 Wallis and Futuna |
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Did You Know...... Wallis and Futuna are two island groups separated by 150 miles of ocean in the central South Pacific »» More
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Wallis and Futuna History
Although discovered by the Dutch and the British in the 17th and
18th centuries, it was the French who declared a protectorate over the
islands in 1842. In 1959, the inhabitants of the islands voted to
become a French overseas territory. There are still three ceremonial
kingdoms within the territory: Alo, Sigave, Wallis.
The islands are volcanic in origin, with low hills, and fringing reefs. »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea) »» History of Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea)
Population: 15,289
GDP: $60,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 274 (sq km) 106 (sq mi)
Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc
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