Wallis and Futuna Islands were settled by French missionaries at the beginning of the 19th century.
One of the islands in the group is named after Cornish explorer Samuel Wallis.
The Wallis and Futuna Islands are located in Oceania, with a population of 15 thousand people. Its capital is Mata’utu, and the currency is the CFP Franc (XPF). The official languages spoken are French, Wallisian, and Futunan.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- March Equinox (Mar 20)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- St. Pierre Chanel Day (Apr 28)
- Labor Day / May Day (May 1)
- Ascension Day (Date Varies)
- Whit Monday (Date Varies)
- June Solstice (Jun 21)
- Bastille Day (Jun 14)
- Territory Day (Jul 29)
Want to learn more? Check out Algeria’s tourism website.
Also check out the National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers and the Natural History Museum.
Fun activities to do
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