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Alofi Island

island, Wallis and Futuna
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Alofi Island is one of two volcanic islands that make up the Horne Islands, located in the southwestern part of Wallis and Futuna in the Pacific Ocean. Alofi lies about 2 miles southeast of Futuna Island, separated by the Sain Channel. It rises to Mount Kolofau, reaching an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 meters). Alofi is heavily wooded and has valuable timber resources, but it is uninhabited and lacks a source of fresh water. The island is part of the Kingdom of Alo, which also includes southeastern Futuna.21

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