Mata-Utu

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Downtown Mata-Utu is dominated by the Matâ'Utu Cathedral, a French national monument. Within its vicinity there are, as well as several restaurants, hotels and the post office, the palace of the King of Uvéa (one of the three traditional kingdoms that the overseas territory is divided into). A short distance out of town are the police station and shopping mall. Near Mata-Utu are two important archaeological sites: Talietumu and Tonga Toto.

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Map showing the location of Matâ'Utu

Picture of the lagoon of Matâ'Utu (Archived 2009-11-01)

Picture of Matâ'Utu Cathedral

Category:Capitals in Oceania Category:Populated places in Wallis and Futuna