As a French overseas collectivity, Wallis and Futuna officially uses the French tricolor. The unofficial local flag bears a red saltire on white with French colors in the canton, reflecting the territory's French sovereignty and Polynesian cultural identity.
History
Wallis and Futuna became a French protectorate in the 19th century and a full overseas territory in 1961. The French tricolor has been the official flag throughout, while a distinctive red saltire flag is used locally without official state status.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio French tricolor of equal vertical blue, white, and red stripes.
French Tricolor
