Wallis & Futuna: Overview

Anyone for French bubbly, fluffy croissants and a Pacific sunset?

The friendly French-flavoured islands of Wallis & Futuna are beautiful, with local traditions and culture aplenty, but don't come expecting Club Med - these are workaday islands, and a successful visit requires a little planning, not to mention some French language skills.

Fast Facts

Country Full Name

Territory of the Wallis & Futuna Islands

Population

15,500

Currency

Name: CFP franc
Code: XPF
Symbol: CFPF

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
220V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: French, Wallisian, Futunan

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +12 

Country Dialing Code

+681

Weights & Measures

Metric

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