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Wallis and Futuna
Futuna and Alofi (left) Wallis (right)

Wallis and Futuna, officially called the Territory of Wallis and Futuna Islands (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. They are in the South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Samoa. One of the islands in the group is named after Cornish explorer Samuel Wallis.

 
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Images for kids

  • Wallis island picture by Samuel Wallis, ca 1767

    Drawing of Wallis Island by captain Samuel Wallis in 1767

  • Coastal view of Wallis Island by Cook (1773)

    Coastal view of Wallis island by captain James Cook in 1773

  • Talietumu

    Ruins of the Talietumu fort

  • Wallis and Futuna-CIA WFB Map

    Map of the territory of Wallis and Futuna

  • Lano Lalolalo

    Lake Lalolalo on Wallis Island

  • Taua

    Futuna Island

  • Alofitai

    Alofi Island


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