Wallis & Futuna

Languages:

The official languages of Wallis and Futuna are French and Wallisian (also known as Uvean). French is the language of government, education, and commerce, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. Wallisian is a Polynesian language that is unique to Wallis and Futuna and is spoken by a significant minority of the population. Other Polynesian languages, such as Futunan and Alofi, are also spoken in Wallis and Futuna, particularly in their respective islands.

Religion:

The majority of the population in Wallis and Futuna practices Roman Catholicism, which was introduced by French missionaries in the 19th century. The Roman Catholic Church has played an important role in Wallisian and Futunan society and culture, and there are numerous churches and chapels throughout the islands. Traditional Polynesian religion, which includes ancestor worship and belief in spirits, is also present in Wallis and Futuna and is often mixed with Christianity.

Ethnic Groups:

Polynesian