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Wallis and Futuna

General Information about Wallis and Futuna

Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas territory located in the South Pacific between Fiji and Samoa that consists of three tropical volcanic islands and numerous tiny islets. Wallis and Futuna is split into two groups, the Wallis Islands and the Hoorn Islands. Each group only has one island that is inhabited, Uvea in the Wallis group and Futuna in the Hoorn group. Wallis and Futuna has an estimated population of around 16,000 people with the majority living on the Uvea Island. The officiallanguages spoken in Wallis and Futuna are Wallisian, an indigenous Polynesian language and Futunian. Some French is also spoken. Almost the total population of Wallis and Futuna are Roman Catholic.

Futuna is home to the famous Pierre Chanel Church. The chapel includes relics of the Saint who died in 1841 including his war club and some items of clothing. Chanel was declared the patron Sain of Oceania in 1954 and there is a large wooden statue of him at the door of the church. Talietumu, a Tongan settlement dating from AD 1450, is a fortress and the best archeaological site in Wallis and Futuna and features many structures as well as stone roads that were only used by the king, as his feet were not permitted to touch the ground.

Climate

Find Out About The Climate Of Wallis And Futuna

The climate of Wallis and Futuna can be described as tropical with a dry and a wet season. If your planning a trip between November and April then you should be prepared to experience some hot and wet conditions as this is the rainy season. While May through to October are dry and cool with averages of 26 degrees. Humidity levels are high at Wallis and Futuna with approximately 80 percent humidity which an annual average rainfall of 98-118 inches.

Geography

Geographical Information On Wallis And Futuna

Wallis and Futuna which belongs to Oceania and is a geographical region in the South Pacific Ocean. Wallis and Futuna has an area of just 274 square kilometres. The coastline of Wallis and Futuna extends for over 129 kilometres which covers Ile Uvea (Wallis Island), Ile Futuna (Futuna Island), Ile Alofi as well as 20 islets. Wallis and Futuna which is a Polynesian French island territory and is officially known as the Territory of Wallis and Futuna Islands with three of the main islands originating from volcanic origins. Set on the island of Futuna is Mount Singavi which is the island's highest peak and rises to over 765 metres. Most of the terrain of Wallis and Futuna are filled with low hills as well as being mountainous, however the mountains of Futuna are exposed to erosion. The forests of Wallis and Futuna are particularly small due to the islands using the timber as their main source of fuel with only approximately five percent of the land being arable.

Economy

Learn About The Economy Of Wallis And Futuna

Over eighty percent of the population of Wallis and Futuna are employed in the Agricultural industry and is mainly revolved around subsistence produce. The main produces are coconuts, vegetables, pigs, and fishing. The industry is limited with the main industries being copra, handicrafts, fishing and lumber. The unemployment rate of Wallis and Futuna was reported at 15.2 percent back in 2003 with Wallis and Futuna receiving economic aid from France, although this figure is unknown. Only approximately five percent of the population are employed in work for the government. The official currency of Wallis and Futuna is the Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique Franc.

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