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Wallisian flag |
| Country |
Wallis and Futuna |
| Capital |
Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea) |
| Location |
Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand |
| Size |
274 sq km |
| Terrain |
volcanic origin; low hills |
| Climate |
tropical; hot, rainy season (November to April); cool, dry season (May to October); rains 2,500-3,000 mm per year (80% humidity); average temperature 26.6 degrees C |
| Languages |
French, Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) |
| Nationality |
noun: Wallisian(s), Futunan(s), or Wallis and Futuna Islanders
adjective: Wallisian, Futunan, or Wallis and Futuna Islander |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 99%, other 1% |
| Currency |
Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF); note - may adopt the euro in 2003 |
| Exports |
copra, chemicals, construction materials |
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