Wallis and Futuna - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Wallis and Futuna, it was Wallis Island is named after British Captain Samuel WALLIS, who discovered it in 1767; Futuna is derived from the native word "futu," which is the name of the fish-poison tree found on the island. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Territorial Assembly); overseas collectivity of France type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 3 administrative precincts (circonscriptions, singular - circonscription) Alo, Sigave, Uvea
National symbols

Red saltire (Saint Andrew's Cross) on a white square on a red field; national colors: red, white.

The flag
The National flag of Wallis and Futuna has unofficial, local flag has a red field with four white isosceles triangles in the middle, representing the three native kings of the islands and the French administrator; the apexes of the triangles are oriented inward and at right angles to each other; the flag of France, outlined in white on two sides, is in the upper hoist quadrant.
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Date of Independence none (overseas collectivity of France)
National holiday Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
Legal system French civil law
International law organization participation
Constitution
History 4 October 1958 (French Constitution)
Amendments French constitution amendment procedures apply
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by Administrator Superior Blaise GOURTAY (since 1 August 2023)
Head of government President of the Territorial Assembly Munipoese MULI'AKA'AKA (since 20 March 2022)
Cabinet Council of the Territory appointed by the administrator superior on the advice of the Territorial Assembly
Elections/appointments French president elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); administrator superior appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of the Interior; the presidents of the Territorial Government and the Territorial Assembly elected by assembly members
Legislative branch
Legislature name Territorial Assembly (Assemblée territoriale)
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 20 (directly elected)
Electoral system Proportional representation
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 5 years
Most recent election date 3/20/2022
Parties elected and seats per party Ofa mo'oni ki tou fenua (2); Mauli fetokoniaki (2); 1 seat each from 16 other lists
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Assizes or Cour d'Assizes (consists of 1 judge; court hears primarily serious criminal cases); note - appeals beyond the Court of Assizes are heard before the Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel (in Noumea, New Caledonia)
Judge selection and term of office NA
Subordinate courts Courts of first instance; labor court; note - justice generally administered under French law by the high administrator, but the 3 traditional kings administer customary law, and there is a magistrate in Mata-Utu
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Key Political parties and their leaders in Wallis and Futuna
    • International organization participation
  • PIF (observer)
  • SPC
  • UPU
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