Wallis and Futuna
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Country Info
| Land Area | 274 sq km | Population | 15435 |
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| Capital City | Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea) | People | Polynesian |
| Language | French, Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) | Religion | Roman Catholic 100% |
| Government Type | NA | Life Expectancy | |
| HIV/AIDS Rate | NA% | GNP per Capita | $2,000 |
| Currency | Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF) | Major Exports | copra, chemicals, construction materials |
| National Holiday | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Dialing Code | |
| Electricity | Malaria Risk | ||
| Water Quality | Inoculations | ||
| Crime | Driving License | ||
| Photography | Entry Regs | ||
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Background
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.
Embassy & Tourism Information
Map of Wallis and Futuna
