Wallis and Futuna - Country Code 681
IDD Code: 00
Country Code: 681
ISO: WF
ISO3: WLF
Helpful Information About Wallis and Futuna
Time
Monday, December 23, 2024
Capital: Mata-Utu
Time Zone
UTC+12:00
Time Difference
Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna is ()
Daylight Savings Time
Wallis and Futuna does not follow DST
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About Wallis and Futuna Country NameWallis and Futuna
ContinentOceania
Lat/Long-13.76875000, -177.15609000
BackgroundThe Futuna island group was discovered by the Dutch in 1616 and Wallis by the British in 1767, but it was the French who declared a protectorate over the islands in 1842, and took official control of them between 1886 and 1888. Notably, Wallis and Futuna was the only French colony to side with the Vichy regime during World War II, a phase that ended in May of 1942 with the arrival of 2,000 American troops. In 1959, the inhabitants of the islands voted to become a French overseas territory and officially assumed this status in July 1961.
Population15,664 (July 2016 est.)
LanguagesWallisian (indigenous Polynesian language) 58.9%, Futunian 30.1%, French (official) 10.8%, other 0.2% (2003 census)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 99%, other 1%
Ethnic GroupsPolynesian
Economy
EconomyThe economy is limited to traditional subsistence agriculture, with 80% of labor force earnings coming from agriculture (coconuts and vegetables), livestock (mostly pigs), and fishing. However, roughly 70% of the labor force is employed in the public sector, although only about 20% of the population is in salaried employment.
Revenues come from French Government subsidies, licensing of fishing rights to Japan and South Korea, import taxes, and remittances from expatriate workers in New Caledonia. France directly finances the public sector and healthcare and education services. It also provides funding for key development projects in a range of areas, including infrastructure, economic development, environmental management, and healthcare facilities.
A key concern for Wallis and Futuna is an aging population with consequent economic development issues. Very few people aged 18-30 live on the islands due to the limited formal employment opportunities. Improving job creation is a current priority for the territorial government.
Revenues come from French Government subsidies, licensing of fishing rights to Japan and South Korea, import taxes, and remittances from expatriate workers in New Caledonia. France directly finances the public sector and healthcare and education services. It also provides funding for key development projects in a range of areas, including infrastructure, economic development, environmental management, and healthcare facilities.
A key concern for Wallis and Futuna is an aging population with consequent economic development issues. Very few people aged 18-30 live on the islands due to the limited formal employment opportunities. Improving job creation is a current priority for the territorial government.
GDP$NA
CurrencyFranc
Communications
Internet TLD.wf
Internet Users3,450
Land Lines3,132
Broadcast MediaThe publicly owned French Overseas Network (RFO), which broadcasts to France's overseas departments and territories, is carried on the RFO Wallis and Fortuna TV and radio stations (2008)