Wallis and Futuna Wallis and Futuna .wf is the Internet country code top-level domain ( ccTLD) for the Wallis and Futuna Islands. This top-level domain is currently run by the AFNIC but registration services are currently suspended. ...more on Wikipedia about ".wf"
Alofi is an island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French territory of Wallis and Futuna. It is one of the Horne Islands ( Futuna being the other). ...more on Wikipedia about "Alofi Island"
The inofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna features a red cross on a white a square, which in turn is placed on a red field (alternatively, a larger white cross pattée is used). The cross is shifted a little off center toward the fly (the cross pattée is also shifted slightly downwards); the flag of France outlined in white on two sides is in the upper hoist quadrant. For official occasions, the French flag is used. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Wallis and Futuna"
Futuna is an island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French territory of Wallis and Futuna. It is one of the Horne Islands ( Alofi being the other). ...more on Wikipedia about "Futuna Island"
The Horne Islands or Futuna Islands are a group of two islands, Futuna Island and Alofi, in the Pacific Ocean, now part of Wallis and Futuna. ...more on Wikipedia about "Horne Islands"
Mata-Utu is the capital of the Wallis and Futuna. It is located on the island of Wallis. Its population (2003 census) is 1,191 ** . ...more on Wikipedia about "Mata-Utu"
The territory of Wallis and Futuna is divided into three traditional chiefdoms ( royaumes coutumiers): Uvea (on the island of Wallis), Sigave (on the western part of the island of Futuna), and Alo (on the island of Alofi and on the eastern part of the island of Futuna). Uvea is further subdivided into three districts: Hanake, Hihifo, and Mua. The capital of the territory is Matâ'Utu on the island of Wallis (the most populated island). As a territory of France, it is governed under the French constitution of September 28, 1958, uses the French legal system, and suffrage is universal for those over 18 years of age. The French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; the high administrator is appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of the Interior; the presidents of the Territorial Government and the Territorial Assembly are elected by the members of the assembly. ...more on Wikipedia about "Politics of Wallis and Futuna"
The Territory of Wallis and Futuna Islands (short form: Wallis and Futuna) ( French: Wallis et Futuna or Territoire des îles Wallis et Futuna) is a group of three volcanic tropical islands ( Wallis (Uvea), Futuna, and Alofi) with fringing reefs located in the South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Samoa. ...more on Wikipedia about "Wallis and Futuna"
Wallis (Uvea) is an island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French territory of Wallis and Futuna. The island was named after an English navigator, Captain Samuel Wallis, who discovered it while sailing the HMS Dolphin on August 16 1767, following his discovery of Tahiti. ...more on Wikipedia about "Wallis Island"
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