Wallis and Futuna, officially the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific, situated between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast.
Wallis is a Polynesian atoll/island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna. It lies north of Tonga, northeast of Fiji, east-northeast of the Hoorn Islands, east of Fiji's Rotuma, southeast of Tuvalu, southwest of Tokelau and west of Samoa. Its area is almost 100 km2 (39 sq mi) with 8,333 people. Its capital is Matāʻutu. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion. Its highest point is Mount Lulu Fakahega. Wallis is of volcanic origin with fertile soil and some remaining lakes. Rainfall is plentiful.
Mata Utu is the capital city of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one of two ports in Wallis and Futuna, the other being at Leava on Futuna. Hihifo Airport, the main airport accessing the island and city, is 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) to the northwest. Its population was 1,029 in 2018, up from 815 in 1998.
Sigavé is one of the three official chiefdoms of the French territory of Wallis and Futuna in Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean.
Hakake is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea.
Hihifo Airport is an airport in Hihifo on Wallis Island in Wallis and Futuna. The airport is 5.6 km from Mata-Utu, the capital city. It was constructed by Seabees in March 1942 as a bomber field. It was upgraded in 1964.
Mala'e is a village in the chiefdom of Alo, on the French Pacific island of Futuna, which is part of the Wallis and Futuna group. It is located in the centre of the island's south coast. Its population, according to the 2018 census, is 168 people.
Leava is the largest village in the chiefdom of Sigave, on the French Pacific island of Futuna, part of the Wallis and Futuna island group. It is also the administrative centre of Sigave.
Alele is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hihifo District on the northeast coast of Wallis Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 524 people.
Tufu'one is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hihifo District on the northwest coast of Wallis Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 167 people.
Vailala is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hihifo District on the northeast coast of Wallis Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 341 people.
Vaitupu is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Hihifo District on the northeast coast of Wallis Island in the South Pacific. Its population according to the 2018 census was 406 people.
Mala'efo'ou, formerly Mua, is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Mua District on the southeast coast of Wallis Island.
Kolopopo is a village in Wallis and Futuna, which is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific containing 36 villages. It is located in Mua District on the southwest coast of Wallis Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 99 people. The population has declined in this area due to lack of job opportunities and political tension on the main island. The currency used is Comptoirs Français du Pacifique (CFP) Franc.
Poi is a village in Wallis and Futuna. It is located in Alo District on the northeastern coast of Futuna Island. Its population according to the 2018 census was 160 people.
Hihifo is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of ʻUvea.
Mua is one of the 5 districts of Wallis and Futuna, located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea.
Nivaleta Iloai is a politician from Wallis and Futuna. She served as the president of the Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna from April 1 to December 11, 2013; she was the first woman to hold that position. She is a member of the Union socialiste pour Wallis-et-Futuna, and represented the constituency of Hihifo. She was replaced as president by Petelo Hanisi. She is again elected president of the Territorial Assembly on November 26, 2020.
Susitino Sionepoe S.M. is the current Roman Catholic Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wallis et Futuna. He was consecrated on March 24, 2019, by Archbishop Michel-Marie-Bernard Calvet in Mata'Utu, the Capital of Wallis and Futuna. His appointment as Bishop was the result of the resignation of the previous Bishop on 24 December 2018..
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