Flag of Wallis and Futuna

The official flag of Wallis and Futuna is the French national flag, as it is a French territory. Wallis and Futuna has a locally used unofficial flag which bears the French flag in the Canton.[1]

Wallis and Futuna
Flag of France and the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Tricolore
UseNational flag, civil and state ensign
Proportion2:3
Adopted15 February 1794
DesignA vertical tricolour of blue, white, and red.
Uvéa Flag
Unofficial flag of the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Proportion2:3
Adopted1985
Wallis and Futuna flags at the 2019 Fête du Territoire.

Description

The unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna features a red saltire on a white square, which in turn is placed on a red field (alternatively, a larger white cross pattée is used). The cross is shifted a little off centre toward the fly (outer edge). The cross pattée is also shifted slightly downwards. The flag of France, outlined in white on two sides, is in the upper hoist quadrant. This flag is used to represent Wallis and Futuna at events such as the Pacific Games.[2] For official occasions, the French flag is used.

Subdivision flags

The three constituent kingdoms of Wallis and Futuna have separate royal standards:

Historical flags
  • Kingdom of Uvea (1842–1860)
    Kingdom of Uvea (1842–1860)
  • Kingdom of Uvea (1860–1886)
    Kingdom of Uvea (1860–1886)
  • Kingdom of Uvea (1886–1887)
    Kingdom of Uvea (1886–1887)
  • Royal Standard of Uvea (1837–1858)
    Royal Standard of Uvea (1837–1858)
  • Royal Standard of Uvea (1858–1887)
    Royal Standard of Uvea (1858–1887)
  • Unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna (1887–1910)
    Unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna (1887–1910)
  • Unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna (1910–1985)
    Unofficial flag of Wallis and Futuna (1910–1985)

See also

References
  1. "Wallis and Futuna Flag". WorldFlags.com. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  2. Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games 2022 [@NMPMG2022] (10 April 2022). "Time for the next #NMPMG2022CountrySpotlight Here are some fun facts about the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.


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