Wallis and Futuna flag information
Description flag of Wallis and Futuna
unofficial, local flag has a red field with four white isosceles triangles in the middle, representing the three native kings of the islands and the French administrator; the apexes of the triangles are oriented inward and at right angles to each other; the flag of France, outlined in white on two sides, is in the upper hoist quadrant; the flag of France is the only official flag
Related country flags
Official country name
Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Short name
Wallis and Futuna
Local names
Territoire des Iles Wallis et Futuna (long)
Wallis et Futuna (short)
Nationality
Wallisian(s), Futunan(s), or Wallis and Futuna Islanders (noun) Wallis et Futuna (adjective)
Languages spoken
Wallisian 58.9% (indigenous Polynesian language), Futunian 30.1%, French 10.8%, other 0.2% (2003 census)
Capital
Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea)
Population
15,237 ranked 223, (data 2008)
Geography
both island groups have fringing reefs. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Coastline
Coastline 129 km.
Administrative divisions
none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are three kingdoms at the second order named Alo, Sigave, Wallis
Independence
none (overseas territory of France)