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Wallis i Futuna, Wallis et Futuna, Terytorium Zamorskie Wallis i Futuna, Territoire d'outre-mer de Wallis et Futuna
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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. |
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1. Dependency status: overseas territory of France 2. Government type: NA 3. Location: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand 4. Border Countries: none (islands) 5. Climate: tropical; hot, rainy season (November to April); cool, dry season (May to October); rains 2,500-3,000 mm per year (80% humidity); average temperature 26.6 degrees C6. Terrain: volcanic origin; low hills 7. Area: 274 sq km; includes Ile Uvea (Wallis Island), Ile Futuna (Futuna Island), Ile Alofi, and 20 islets 8. Capital: Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea) 9. Administrative divisions: none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are three kingdoms at the second order named Alo, Sigave, Wallis 10. Population: 15,880 (July 2004 est.) 11. Languages: French, Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) 12. Religions: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1% 13. Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF) |
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