Wallis and Futuna are considered a great nation because of their total area. Its total area is 142 km² (approx. 55 mi²). The continental shelf of Wallis and Futuna is approximately 0 km². Wallis and Futuna is based in Oceania. Oceania is a region that includes many of the islands in the tropical Pacific Ocean. It is sometimes referred to as Oceanica. The countries of Oceania include New Zealand and the Solomon Islands. Wallis and Futuna is not a landlocked country. This means that it is bounded by at least one larger body of water. The average elevation range of Wallis and Futuna is 262 m (860 ft). http://www.confiduss.com/en/jurisdictions/wallis-and-futuna/geography/