Customary kingdoms of Wallis and Futuna

The customary kingdoms of Wallis and Futuna are a special subdivision of the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna. Officially recognized in 1961 by the French state in the statute of Wallis and Futuna, they are governed by the customary kings. This is the only subdivision of France that is still a kingdom. There are three kingdoms: Uvea, on the island of Wallis, and the kingdoms of Sigave and Alo on the islands of Futuna and Alofi. These kingdoms differ in history, politics (with one king per kingdom), language (Wallisian, Futunan), and flag. The kingdoms are called pule'aga sau in Futunian, meaning “king's domain”.

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