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Wallis and Futuna, officially the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands [A] [3] (/ ˈ w ɒ l ɪ s ... f uː ˈ t uː n ə /), is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific, situated between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast. Mata Utu is ...
Futuna (/ f uː ˈ t uː n ə /; French:) is the largest island in Hoorn Islands or Îles Horne, located in the Pacific Ocean, part of the French overseas collectivity (collectivité d'outre-mer) of Wallis and Futuna. [1]
Sep 6, 2024 · Wallis and Futuna, self-governing overseas collectivity of France consisting of two island groups in the west-central Pacific Ocean. The collectivity is geographically part of western Polynesia. It includes the Wallis Islands (Uvea and surrounding islets) and the Horne Islands (Futuna and Alofi).
Wallis and Futuna, an overseas territory of France in Oceania, has a rich Polynesian culture that is very similar to the cultures of its neighbouring nations Samoa and Tonga. The Wallisian and Futunan cultures share very similar components in language, dance, cuisine and modes of celebration.
Sep 27, 2024 · Around 800 B.C., the first settlers arrived on the islands of Wallis and Futuna, which are a natural midpoint between Fiji and Samoa. Around A.D. 1500, Tongans invaded Wallis, and a chiefdom system resembling Tonga’s formal hierarchy developed on the island.
Jun 6, 2024 · In the secluded paradise of Wallis & Futuna, hidden away from the bustling tourist crowds, lies an opportunity for an extraordinary journey of discovery. Explore ancient fortresses steeped in Polynesian history, dive into vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life, and trek through lush landscapes where adventure awaits at every turn.
Nov 23, 2020 · The territory comprises of 3 principal volcanic islands and several small islets, split into two island groups the Wallis Islands and the Futuna Islands. Located on the Futuna Island is the island territory’s highest point – Mont Puke at an elevation of 524m (1,719ft).
Dec 20, 2021 · Wallis and Futuna indirectly elects 1 senator to the French Senate by an electoral college by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 6-year term, and directly elects 1 deputy to the French National Assembly by absolute majority vote for a 5-year term.
Wallis and Futuna, is a group of three volcanic tropical islands—Wallis Island (Uvea), Futuna Island, and Alofi Island—with fringing reefs located in the South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Samoa, and about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
Wallis and Futuna, officially the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific, situated between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast.
