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Wallis and Futuna: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Wallis and Futuna

History of the flag

The flag of Wallis and Futuna reflects both its membership of the French Republic and its traditional customary structures.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The French flag is a reminder that Wallis and Futuna is a French collectivity.

  • The white cross embodies the Christian faith, very present on the archipelago, which has been strongly Catholic since the Marist missions of the XIXth century.

  • The red background represents the bravery of the people.

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