Fast Facts in Wallis and Futuna
Population: 1,548
Capital: Mata-Utu
Time Zone: UTC+12
Currency Name: CFP franc (XPF)
Government Type: overseas territory of France
Languages: Wallisian 58.9% (indigenous Polynesian language), Futunian 30.1%, French 10.8%, other 0.2%
Ethnic Breakdown: Polynesian
Religion: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%
Major Cities: Mata-Utu
Phone Country Code: 681
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: no peak season
Voltage: 110/220 V - 60 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: a, b, e
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: The French declared Wallis and Futuna a protectorate in 1842, and in 1959 its citizens voted to become a Territory of France.