| Terrain Wallis and Futuna :
| volcanic origin; low hills
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| Natural hazards Wallis and Futuna :
| NA
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| Environment current issues Wallis and Futuna :
| deforestation (only small portions of the original forests remain) largely as a result of the continued use of wood as the main fuel source; as a consequence of cutting down the forests, the mountainous terrain of Futuna is particularly prone to erosion; there are no permanent settlements on Alofi because of the lack of natural fresh water resources
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| Environment international agreements party to Wallis and Futuna :
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| Geography note Wallis and Futuna :
| both island groups have fringing reefs
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| Flag description Wallis and Futuna :
| a large white modified Maltese cross - shifted a little off center toward the fly and slightly downward - on a red background; the flag of France outlined in white on two sides is in the upper hoist quadrant; the flag of France is used for official occasions
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| Agriculture products Wallis and Futuna :
| breadfruit, yams, taro, bananas; pigs, goats
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| Industries Wallis and Futuna :
| copra, handicrafts, fishing, lumber
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