Geography
Wallis and Futuna is in Polynesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -13.3, -176.2; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is a country in Polynesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Mata-Utu
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Polynesia
- Population
- 11.6 thousand
- Area
- 142 km²
- Currency
- CFP franc (XPF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +681
- Internet TLD
- .wf
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
Wallis and Futuna map preview: -13.30, -176.20
People and Culture
Wallis and Futuna uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Wallis and Futuna varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Wallis and Futuna is recorded with the official name Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Mata-Utu
- Polynesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Mata-Utu
- Time zone data: UTC+12:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Wallis and Futuna is grouped under Oceania.
- Wallis and Futuna has a listed area of 142 km².
- Wallis and Futuna is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Wallis and Futuna
What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna?
The capital of Wallis and Futuna is Mata-Utu.
What continent is Wallis and Futuna in?
Wallis and Futuna is in Oceania.
What currency does Wallis and Futuna use?
Wallis and Futuna uses the CFP franc.
What language is spoken in Wallis and Futuna?
French is listed for Wallis and Futuna in this database.