The Basics
Country: Wallis and Futuna
Where is it?: Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Why do people go here?: You like things French, especially French pacific. Wallis and Futuna are relatively secluded islands where you can spend a lot of time doing nothing. However, even doing that will cost you a bit of dosh.
What are the main entry points?: The French like to stick together: although they are further away that other islands, most flights come from New Caledonia or Tahiti.
Currency used: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
Country Code: 681
Area codes for Major Cities: No city codes required
Religion: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%
Population: 16,000
Ethnic Breakdown: Polynesian
Government: Overseas territory of France
Languages: French, Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language)
Travel Information
Major Cities: Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea)
Attractions: French culture, Volcanoes
Accommodations: Warsaw Hostels, Warsaw Hotels
Tourist Office: Warsaw Tourism Office
Tips for Visiting
When to go: May to October does the trick- it’s the dry season.
Specific Events/Holidays: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
Getting Around: No public transport and few bikes means it’s up to you to hire a car or motorcycle to get around. Traveling from oneisland to another requires a flight.
Cheapest airport to fly into: Both of the islands have their own airport. Wallis has the Hihifo Airport, while Futuna has Pointe Vele Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Wallis and Futuna travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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<h2>The Basics</h2>
<strong>Country: </strong> Wallis and Futuna
<strong>Where is it?: </strong> Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
<strong>Why do people go here?: </strong> You like things French, especially French pacific. Wallis and Futuna are relatively secluded islands where you can spend a lot of time doing nothing. However, even doing that will cost you a bit of dosh.
<strong>What are the main entry points?: </strong> The French like to stick together: although they are further away that other islands, most flights come from New Caledonia or Tahiti.
<strong>Currency used: </strong> Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
<strong>Country Code: </strong> 681
<strong>Area codes for Major Cities: </strong> No city codes required
<strong>Religion: </strong> Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%
<strong>Population: </strong> 16,000
<strong>Ethnic Breakdown: </strong> Polynesian
<strong>Government: </strong> Overseas territory of France
<strong>Languages: </strong> French, Wallisian (indigenous Polynesian language)
<h2>Travel Information</h2>
<strong>Major Cities: </strong> Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea)
<strong>Attractions: </strong> French culture, Seclusion, Spending money, Volcanoes
<strong>Accommodation: </strong> None
<h2>Tips for Visiting</h2>
<strong>When to go: </strong> May to October does the trick- it’s the dry season.
<strong>Specific Events/Holidays: </strong> Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
<strong>Getting Around: </strong> No public transport and few bikes means it’s up to you to hire a car or motorcycle to get around. Traveling from one island to another requires a flight.
<strong>Cheapest airport to fly into: </strong> Both of the islands have their own airport. Wallis has the Hihifo Airport, while Futuna has Pointe Vele Airport.
<strong>Need more information?: </strong> Check out the Wallis and Futuna travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there. </div>
