Oceania Β· WF / WLF
Flag of Wallis and Futuna
The flag of Wallis and Futuna is a red field with the French tricolor in the upper corner and a white square in the fly holding four white triangles separated by a red saltire. It is the local flag of the French territory, while the French tricolor is the only official flag.
Which flag does Wallis and Futuna use?
Wallis and Futuna is a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, between Fiji and Samoa. By law, its only official flag is the flag of France, which flies at government buildings. The red flag shown on this page is the local flag. It is an unofficial flag, but it is used locally and represents the territory at events such as the Pacific Games, while the French flag is used for official occasions.
Wallis & Futuna flag colors
Color codes measured from the official design. Use HEX for the web and CMYK for print.
HEX
#CE1126RGB
206, 17, 38CMYK
0, 92, 82, 19HEX
#FFFFFFRGB
255, 255, 255CMYK
0, 0, 0, 0HEX
#002654RGB
0, 38, 84CMYK
100, 55, 0, 67What the flag of Wallis and Futuna looks like
The flag has a red field with a ratio of 2:3. In the upper hoist corner is the French tricolor of blue, white and red, set in a canton. On the fly side a white square holds a red saltire (a diagonal cross), which leaves four white triangles around the red lines. The flag of France is outlined in white on two sides.
The result is a flag that mixes the French national colors with a local pattern, and it is quite different from the French tricolor and from the flags of its neighbors, such as Fiji and Samoa. For the emoji, see the Wallis and Futuna flag emoji.
Meaning and symbolism
The French canton marks the territory's membership in the French Republic. The territory has three traditional kingdoms, Uvea on Wallis and Sigave and Alo on Futuna, each with its own flag, and the local flag is generally seen as a symbol of the territory as a whole. No official explanation of its colors and saltire exists.
History of the flag
Wallis (Uvea) became a French protectorate in 1887, and the Futuna kingdoms followed in 1888. The islands then came under the colony of New Caledonia. In 1959 residents voted for a separate status, and on 29 July 1961 the territory became a French overseas territory, ending its link to New Caledonia. The territory became an overseas collectivity after the constitutional reform of 2003.
The red flag with the French canton is the locally used unofficial flag. The official flag remains the French tricolor.
Wallis & Futuna flag facts
| Country | Wallis & Futuna |
|---|---|
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| Colors | #CE1126, #FFFFFF, #002654 |
| Flag emoji | πΌπ« |
| Country code | WF, WLF (ISO 3166) |
| Capital | Mata-Utu |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 11,558 |
| Area | 274 kmΒ² |
| Currency | CFP Franc |
| National anthem | La Marseillaise |
Wallis & Futuna flag: frequently asked questions
What flag is πΌπ«?
The emoji πΌπ« stands for Wallis and Futuna. Depending on the device, it shows either the French tricolor or the local red flag with the French canton and white saltire square.
Is Wallis and Futuna a country?
No. It is an overseas collectivity of France. Its residents are French citizens and it uses the euro-pegged CFP franc.
Does anyone live in Wallis and Futuna?
Yes. About 11,000 people live on the islands, most of them on Wallis (Uvea). Many young people have emigrated to New Caledonia and some to metropolitan France.
Which flag is official in Wallis and Futuna?
The French tricolor is the only official flag. The red local flag is used as a regional symbol without formal legal status.
What does the Wallis and Futuna flag look like?
The unofficial local flag is a red field with a white square holding a red saltire (diagonal cross). The French flag sits in the upper hoist corner, outlined in white on two sides. The French tricolor remains the official flag.
When is the local Wallis and Futuna flag used?
It represents the territory at events such as the Pacific Games. For official occasions the French flag is used instead, because Wallis and Futuna is a French territory.
Do the Wallis and Futuna chiefdoms have their own flags?
Yes. The three official chiefdoms, Alo, Sigave and Uvea, each have their own separate flag, in addition to the unofficial territory flag and the official French flag.
