Discussing Wallis And Futuna Islands
Wallis Island, located 3,000 miles to the northwest of Tahiti and 340 km east of Samoa, is known by its Polynesian name, Uvea. With pandanus trees, Wallis Island's center is a semi-desert area. There are no poisonous animals. Fish and seafood are abundant, and the island is surrounded by a lagoon that is around 50 kilometers by 95 square kilometers.
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Wallis Island, located 3,000 miles to the northwest of Tahiti and 340 km east of Samoa, is known by its Polynesian name, Uvea.
With pandanus trees, Wallis Island's center is a semi-desert area. There are no poisonous animals. Fish and seafood are abundant, and the island is surrounded by a lagoon that is around 50 kilometers by 95 square kilometers.
Gorgeous beaches can be found on Futuna's east coast, while the island's center is home to several volcanoes, the largest of which is Mt. Puke, which rises to a height of 760 meters and has flora climbing up its flanks.
The beaches here are similar to those that can be found on vacation packages to Jamaica and when visiting far-off places like Punta Cana resorts. A distinct tropical experience can be had by visiting the Polynesian islands as opposed to the Caribbean."
Pascal has graciously shared the eight historically significant postcards shown above.
Using this occasion, I would want to express my profound gratitude to Pascal for his significant and ongoing contributions to this and other Pacific Island websites.
The event of Wallis Island's annexation is shown in the first of these postcards.
A magnificent siapo (tapa) of Futuna featuring three Futunan girls is painted by a Catholic sister in the third image, while the second is an early picture of a Uvea (Wallis) village.
Before Tongan navigators arrived in Uvea in the late 13th century, the island was deserted. Both islands were included in the French colony in 1942, and the inhabitants decided to become an overseas French territory in 1958. French is the primary language used today. There are 4,639 people on Futuna and 9,708 people on Wallis, the majority of whom are of Polynesian ancestry (1996).
On neither island are there taxis or public transportation options. Dinh Francois and Imidisser Garage both rent out automobiles.
You can travel to the deserted neighboring island of Alofi or visit the sanctuary of St. Pierre Chanel on Futuna.
Conclusion
See the breathtaking landscape of Lalolalo, Kikila, and Lanutavake Lakes, as well as the King's Palace and Cathedral on Wallis. See the American landing site at Gahi Bay and ride a boat to the stunning beaches of Motus.
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