Uvea Atoll

ʻUvea, or Wallis, is a volcanic island surrounded by a lagoon, reef and small islets. Tongan influence shaped its chiefly institutions, and archaeological remains include fortified sites. In 1767 Samuel Wallis anchored off the island without landing. Fourteen years later Francisco Mourelle’s crew obtained provisions from islanders in exchange for cloth.

The later city of Mata Utu lies here.