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Administrative divisions none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are three kingdoms at the second order named Alo, Sigave, Wallis |
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Capital city
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Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea) |
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Capital city > Geographic coordinates
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13 57 S, 171 56 W |
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Constitution 4 October 1958 (French Constitution) |
Executive branch > Cabinet Council of the Territory consists of three kings and three members appointed by the high administrator on the advice of the Territorial Assembly |
Executive branch > Chief of state President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007); represented by High Administrator Philippe PAOLANTONI (since 28 July 2008) |
Executive branch > Elections French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high administrator 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 are elected by the members of the assembly |
Executive branch > Head of government President of the Territorial Assembly Patalione KANIMOA (since January 2001) |
Flag description 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; the flag of France is the only official flag |
Independence none (overseas territory of France) |
International organization participation PIF (observer), SPC, UPU, WFTU |
Judicial branch justice generally administered under French law by the high administrator, but the three traditional kings administer customary law and there is a magistrate in Mata-Utu; a court of appeal is located in Noumea, New Caledonia |
Legal system the laws of France, where applicable, apply |
Legislative branch unicameral Territorial Assembly or Assemblee Territoriale (20 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms) |
Legislative branch > Elections last held 11 March 2002 (next to be held 22 April 2007) |
National holiday Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) |
Political parties and leaders Lua Kae Tahi (Giscardians); Mouvement des Radicaux de Gauche or MRG; Rally for the Republic or RPR (UMP) [Clovis LOGOLOGOFOLAU]; Socialist Party or PS; Taumu'a Lelei [Soane Muni UHILA]; Union Populaire Locale or UPL [Falakiko GATA]; Union Pour la Democratie Francaise or UDF |
Status dependent democracy |
Suffrage 18 years of age; universal |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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