Wallis and Futuna - Wikipedia
It is divided into two island groups that lie about 260 km (160 mi) apart: the Wallis Islands (also known as Uvea) in the northeast; and the Hoorn Islands (also known as the Futuna Islands) in the southwest, including Futuna Island proper and the mostly uninhabited Alofi Island.
Wallis and Futuna | Location, Population, & Map | Britannica
2024年9月6日 · Wallis and Futuna, self-governing overseas collectivity of France consisting of two island groups in the west-central Pacific Ocean. The collectivity is geographically part of western Polynesia. It includes the Wallis Islands (Uvea and surrounding islets) and the Horne Islands (Futuna and Alofi).
Wallis and Futuna Maps & Facts - World Atlas
2020年11月23日 · Wallis and Futuna Islands is an overseas collectivity of France comprising of 3 principal volcanic islands and several small islets, located in the south Pacific Ocean. The Islands lie roughly two-thirds of the way from Hawaii and New Zealand.
Wallis and Futuna - The World Factbook
2024年10月16日 · Wallis and Futuna was the only French colony to side with the Vichy regime during World War II, until the arrival of Free French and US troops in 1942. In 1959, inhabitants of the islands voted to separate from New Caledonia, becoming a French overseas territory in 1961.
Wallis et Futuna - Travel
Wallis & Futuna are islands out of time with a fascinating, traditional Polynesian culture still vibrantly alive today. A secluded paradise of smiling, hospitable islanders adorned with flower garlands.
Futuna (Wallis and Futuna) - Wikipedia
Futuna (/ f uː ˈ t uː n ə /; French:) is the largest island in Hoorn Islands or Îles Horne, located in the Pacific Ocean, part of the French overseas collectivity (collectivité d'outre-mer) of Wallis and Futuna. [1]
Wallis and Futuna - The World Factbook
2023年12月6日 · Wallis and Futuna was the only French colony to side with the Vichy regime during World War II until the arrival of Free French and US troops in 1942. In 1959, inhabitants of the islands voted to separate from New Caledonia and become a French overseas territory, a status it assumed in 1961.
Discover Wallis - Tourisme à Wallis et Futuna
Wallis is a French Catholic Polynesian island, tracing its history back to the early Austro-Polynesian peoples, to seafarers from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji and, more recently the influence of European missionaries and encounters with US troops during WW2.
Wallis & Futuna travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
The two islands remain competitive with each other, but Wallis, being more populous (around 10,750 residents) and the centre of government, retains the upper hand. Explore Wallis & Futuna holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Discover Futuna - Tourisme à Wallis et Futuna
Futuna and Alofi are volcanic islands without lagoons, boasting stunning mountainous terrain rising to 524 m. The perfect destination for keen hikers and lovers of the sea: magnificent viewpoints from on high and thrilling ocean fun.
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