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Geographical facts about Wallis and Futuna including Mata-Utu, the capital city of Wallis and Futuna |
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| Name of the country: | Wallis and Futuna | Capital city: | Mata-Utu |
| Geographical coordinates of Wallis and Futuna: | 13 18 S, 176 12 W | Geographical coordinates of Mata-Utu: | 13 57 S 171 56 W |
| Location of Wallis and Futuna: | Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Wallis and Futuna: | total: 142 sq km; land: 142 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Wallis and Futuna: | 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Wallis and Futuna: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mont Singavi 765 m | The climate of Wallis and Futuna: | tropical: hot, rainy season (November to April): cool, dry season (May to October): rains 250-300 cm per year (80% humidity): average temperature 26.6 degrees Celsius |
| Land use of Wallis and Futuna: | agricultural land: 42.8%; arable land 7.1%; permanent crops 35.7%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 41.9%; other: 15.3% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 0 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Wallis and Futuna: | both island groups have fringing reefs | The terrain of Wallis and Futuna: | volcanic origin; low hills |
| Land boundaries of Wallis and Futuna: | 0 km | Borders countries of Wallis and Futuna: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Wallis and Futuna: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Wallis and Futuna
Are you traveling to Wallis and Futuna? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand.
Did you know that the legal system of Wallis and Futuna is French civil law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Wallis and Futuna, you would better know that (there are in total lengths of roadways N/A), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MATA-UTU (capital) 1,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 0% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Wallis and Futuna: 15,664 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.33% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) 58.9%, Futunian 30.1%, French (official language) 10.8%, other 0.2% (2003 census). These days, Wallis and Futuna has to face a net migration rate of -4.9 migrant(s) / 1,000 population. Note: there has been steady emigration from Wallis and Futuna to New Caledonia (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Wallis and Futuna nowadays; Polynesian.
The right to vote in Wallis and Futuna can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see France.
In case if you plan to visit Wallis and Futuna for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Wallis and Futuna are: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Wallis and Futuna, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Mata-Utu and/or Wallis and Futuna?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Wallis and Futuna, the population has to face a death rate of 5.2 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Wallis and Futuna
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Wallis and Futuna. Here they are: Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) 58.9%, Futunian 30.1%, French (official language) 10.8%, other 0.2% (2003 census).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .wf
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot, rainy season (November to April): cool, dry season (May to October): rains 250-300 cm per year (80% humidity): average temperature 26.6 degrees Celsius.
Its capital city is Mata-Utu, where the local time zone is UTC+12, which is 17 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Mata-Utu: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Wallis and Futuna; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mont Singavi 765 m. The length of its total coastline are: 129 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Wallis and Futuna; deforestation (only small portions of the original forests remain) largely as a result of the continued use of wood as the main fuel source; as a consequence of cutting down the forests, the mountainous terrain of Futuna is particularly prone to erosion; there are no permanent settlements on Alofi because of the lack of natural freshwater resources.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 2 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Wallis and Futuna all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: N/A.
Background of Wallis and Futuna
Like every nation, Wallis and Futuna also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Futuna island group was discovered by the Dutch in 1616 and Wallis by the British in 1767, but it was the French who declared a protectorate over the islands in 1842, and took official control of them between 1886 and 1888. Notably, Wallis and Futuna was the only French colony to side with the Vichy regime during World War II, a phase that ended in May of 1942 with the arrival of 2,000 American troops. In 1959, the inhabitants of the islands voted to become a French overseas territory and officially assumed this status in July 1961. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
