Where is Wallis & Futuna located?

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. The islands are approximately 125 miles (200 kilometers) apart.

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How far apart are Wallis and Futuna?

The islands are approximately 125 miles (200 kilometers) apart. The small, remote territory of Wallis and Futuna is an example of a relatively undisturbed blend of Christianity and Polynesian culture.

How is Wallis and Futuna governed?

As a territory of France, Wallis and Futuna is governed under the French constitution, uses the French legal system, and suffrage is universal for those over 18 years of age. The French president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term.

Are Wallis and Futuna Catholic?

The overwhelming majority (99 percent) of the people in Wallis and Futuna are Catholic. They speak both French and Wallisian (58.9 percent) or Futunan (30.1 percent), the indigenous Polynesian languages. The Uvean language of Wallis is a Western Polynesian language closely related to Tongan. The Futunan language is of Samoic origin.

What is the culture of Wallis & Futuna?

The culture of Wallis and Futuna is typically Polynesian, with strong emphasis on marriage and extended families centered on the church. Marriages are controlled by the family and formalized by the church, according to sociologist Nancy J. Pollock.