Wallis & Futuna


- Population:
- 11,300
- Language:
- French
- Religion:
- Christianity
Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas collectivity located in the South Pacific Ocean, between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast. The territory comprises three main volcanic tropical islands and a number of smaller islets, divided into two island groups: the Wallis Islands (Uvea) in the northeast and the Futuna Islands (including Alofi) in the southwest. Covering a total area of approximately 142 square kilometers, Wallis and Futuna has a population of about 11,500 people as of 2023. The capital is Mata-Utu, located on the island of Uvea. The official language is French, with Wallisian and Futunan also widely spoken. The territory operates under a parliamentary democracy within the framework of a French overseas collectivity. The economy is limited and primarily based on subsistence agriculture, livestock, fishing, and financial assistance from France. Wallis and Futuna is known for its Polynesian culture, traditional lifestyles, and tropical landscapes. The territory is a member of regional organizations such as the Pacific Community (SPC).
Title | Population | Bibles | Resources |
---|---|---|---|
Wallisian | 8300 | 1 | 0 |
East Futuna | 4260 | 1 | 0 |
French | 1250 | 46 | 126 |