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Wallis and Futuna Articles and Links
The Wallis and Futuna Islands consist of two small groups of volcanic islands located in Polynesia in the South Pacific. The principal towns are Mata Utu on Wallis, and Sigave on Futuna. The islands take their name from English navigator Samuel Wallis who claimed possession of the islands for England in 1767. The islands have been under French control since 1842, and became a territory of France in 1961.
General Information
Basic essential information on such topics as currency, healthcare, news services and more on the Wallis and Futuna islands.
History of Wallis and Futuna
Brief overview of the history of Wallis and Futuna.
Practical Information
Excellent practical information for anyone planning to visit the Wallis and Futuna islands. In order to read this page in English, simple insert the URL in the Systran translator.