Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas territory located in the South Pacific Ocean. The territory is composed of three main islands, Wallis, Futuna, and Alofi, as well as several smaller islands and islets. The capital of Wallis and Futuna is Mata Utu, located on the island of Wallis.

Wallis and Futuna has a population of approximately 11,000 people and the official languages are French and Wallisian. The territory operates as a parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity with the President of France as the head of state.

The economy of Wallis and Futuna is heavily reliant on financial assistance from France, as well as remittances from Wallisian and Futunan expatriates living in New Caledonia and metropolitan France. The primary sectors of the economy are subsistence agriculture and fishing, with a small amount of mining.

Wallis and Futuna is known for its stunning natural beauty, including pristine beaches and coral reefs, as well as its unique Polynesian culture. Traditional customs and practices are still observed in the territory, including the traditional kava drink and the Futunan dance known as the laulau. The territory is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Royal Palace of Wallis and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Mata Utu.