Outline of Wallis and Futuna

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Wallis and Futuna French island territory in Polynesia (but not part of, or even contiguous with, French Polynesia) in the South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Samoa. [1] It comprises three main volcanic tropical islands and a number of tiny islets. The territory is split into two island groups lying about 260 km apart:

Since 2003 Wallis and Futuna has been a French overseas collectivity ( collectivité d'outre-mer , or COM).

General reference

Geography of Wallis and Futuna

Geography of Wallis and Futuna

Environment of Wallis and Futuna

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An enlargeable satellite image of the islands of Futuna and Alofi

Natural geographic features of Wallis and Futuna

Regions of Wallis and Futuna

Ecoregions of Wallis and Futuna

Administrative divisions of Wallis and Futuna

Administrative divisions of Wallis and Futuna

Provinces of Wallis and Futuna
Districts of Wallis and Futuna
Municipalities of Wallis and Futuna

Demography of Wallis and Futuna

Demographics of Wallis and Futuna

Government and politics of Wallis and Futuna

Politics of Wallis and Futuna

Branches of the government of Wallis and Futuna

Government of Wallis and Futuna

Executive branch of the government of Wallis and Futuna

Legislative branch of the government of Wallis and Futuna

Judicial branch of the government of Wallis and Futuna

Foreign relations of Wallis and Futuna

International organization membership

The Territory of Wallis and Futuna is a member of: [1]

History of Wallis and Futuna

History of Wallis and Futuna

Culture of Wallis and Futuna

Culture of Wallis and Futuna

Sports in Wallis and Futuna

Sports in Wallis and Futuna

Economy and infrastructure of Wallis and Futuna

Economy of Wallis and Futuna

Education in Wallis and Futuna

Education in Wallis and Futuna

See also

Wallis and Futuna

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References

  1. 1 2 "Wallis and Futuna". The World Factbook . United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

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