Is Wallis and Futuna a territory?

Wallis and Futuna is comprised of three main islands (Wallis, Futuna and Alofi) and a number of tiny islets. It is located 280 km northeast of Fiji and 370 km west of Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean. The territory itself is split between the two main island groups (Wallis and Futuna) lying about 260 kilometres apart.

Which country owns Wallis and Futuna?

of France
Wallis and Futuna, in full Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands, French Territoire des Îles Wallis et Futuna, self-governing overseas collectivity of France consisting of two island groups in the west-central Pacific Ocean. The collectivity is geographically part of western Polynesia.

How many islands are there in Wallis and Futuna?

three main
The Territory comprises three main islands, with a distance of 230 km separating Wallis from Futuna – Alofi. Wallis is a low altitude volcanic island of 77 square kilometres, gently undulating and surrounded by a lagoon.

What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna island?

Mata Utu
Mata Utu is its capital and largest city. Its land area is 142.42 km2 (54.99 sq mi). It had a population of 11,558 at the 2018 census (down from 14,944 at the 2003 census). The territory is made up of three main volcanic tropical islands and a number of tiny islets.

Who owns Pitcairn island?

British Overseas Territory
The Pitcairn Islands group is a British Overseas Territory. It comprises the islands of Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno. Pitcairn, the only inhabited island, is a small volcanic outcrop situated in the South Pacific at latitude 25.04 south and longitude 130.06 west.

Is Niue island a country?

The island of Niue is located in Polynesia, east of Tonga and northeast of New Zealand. Niue is a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, an arrangement dating from October 1974. Niueans are New Zealand citizens.

What country owns Pitcairn island?

Is French Polynesia a country?

French Polynesia (/ˈfrɛntʃ pɒlɪˈniːʒə/ ( listen); French: Polynésie française [pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛz]; Tahitian: Pōrīnetia Farāni) is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country.

Who owns Tuvalu?

On 1 October 1978, Tuvalu became fully independent as a sovereign state within the Commonwealth, with Elizabeth II as Queen of Tuvalu. On 5 September 2000, Tuvalu became the 189th member of the United Nations.

Who owns Wallis Island Forster?

Records show that antique dealer Andre Fink and his wife Cecile bought the land in 1996 for about $290,000.

Can I move to Pitcairn Island?

You can apply for settlement on Pitcairn at any time and a visit is not required. However, moving to Pitcairn is a big step and we encourage you to find out as much as possible about Pitcairn before applying for settlement; visiting is a good way of doing this.

Can you fly to Pitcairn Island?

There are no airstrips on the islands, and they are out of range of land-launched helicopters, so flying is not an option. (The largest flat area on Pitcairn would offer a very short runway, and although Henderson Island is level, it is both a UNESCO-listed bird sanctuary and inconveniently located.)