The uvea (/ˈjuːviə/; derived from Latin: uva meaning "grape"), also called the uveal layer, uveal coat, uveal tract, vascular tunic or vascular layer,...
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Wallis and Futuna (redirect from Uvea mo Futuna)
that lie about 260 km (160 mi) apart: the Wallis Islands (also known as Uvea) in the northeast; and the Hoorn Islands (also known as the Futuna Islands)...
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Wallis (island) (redirect from Uvea (island))
Wallis (Wallisian: ʻUvea) is a Polynesian atoll/island in the Pacific Ocean belonging to the French overseas collectivity (collectivité d'outre-mer, or...
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ʻUvea (Wallisian: ʻUvea, French: Royaume coutumier de Uvea) is one of the three official chiefdoms (Royaume coutumier, lit. 'customary kingdom') of the...
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Flag of Wallis and Futuna (redirect from Flag of Uvea)
Sigave Uvea Kingdom of Uvea (1842–1860) Kingdom of Uvea (1860–1886) Kingdom of Uvea (1886–1887) Royal Standard of Uvea (1837–1858) Royal Standard of Uvea (1858–1887)...
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The King of Uvea (titled as Lavelua) is the ruler of the polity of Uvea, the chiefdom (Royaume coutumier, lit. 'customary kingdom') located on Wallis...
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West Uvean language (redirect from Faga Uvea)
language from the related East Uvean or Wallisian, spoken on Wallis Island (ʻUvea). West Uvean has long been in contact with Iaai, the Southern Oceanic language...
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The Royal Palace of Uvea is the seat of the Lavelua, the customary king of Uvea, on the island of Wallis. It is located in Mata-Utu, the capital of the...
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Customary kingdoms of Wallis and Futuna (section Uvea)
subdivision of France that is still a kingdom. There are three kingdoms: Uvea, on the island of Wallis, and the kingdoms of Sigave and Alo on the islands...
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Wallisian language (redirect from East Uvea language)
Fakaʻuvea), is the Polynesian language spoken on Wallis Island (also known as ʻUvea). The language is also known as East Uvean to distinguish it from the related...
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Ouvea parakeet (redirect from Uvea Parakeet)
uvaeensis) or Uvea parakeet, is a species of parrot in the genus Eunymphicus, in the family Psittaculidae. It is endemic to the island of Uvea in the Loyalty...
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Uvea Museum Association is a private museum on the island of Wallis, in the French overseas territory of Wallis and Futuna. Located in the Mata Utu shopping...
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Futuna is divided into three traditional chiefdoms (royaumes coutumiers): Uvea, on the island of Wallis, Sigave, on the western part of the island of Futuna...
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Isaake was a king of Uvea, ruling in rebellion for one day in 1895. His father, Pooi, was a cousin of Soane-Patita Vaimua Lavelua. Following the death...
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and the underlying episclera. It is a sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and iris, i.e. iritis, which is a form of anterior uveitis. The exudate settles...
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Customary Kings of Wallis and Futuna (section Uvea)
of Wallis and Futuna are the leaders of the three traditional kingdoms of Uvea, Alo, and Sigave, which form part of the French overseas collectivity of...
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Mua District (redirect from Mua ('Uvea))
located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of Uvea. Located in the southern side of the island, Mua borders with the districts...
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an overseas collectivity of France. It is located on the island of Uvéa (ʻUvea), in the district of Hahake, of which it is also the capital. It is one...
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Ouvéa (local pronunciation: [uˈve.a]) or Uvea is a commune in the Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific...
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Kulimoetoke II (26 July 1918 – 7 May 2007) was the 50th Lavelua (King) of Uvea, which is one of the three traditional kingdoms in the French overseas territory...
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Kava culture (section ʻUvea (Wallis))
brought back afterwards. Then the next name is called, and so forth. In ʻUvea (Wallis Island) during informal kava parties, the cups are passed by young...
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with each other to form coalition governments. Electoral calendar Electoral system 'Uvea mo Futuna (Wallis and Futuna online magazine) v t e v t e v t e...
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specific areas of predominant inflammation. In most cases, along with the uvea, the retina, vitreous humor, optic nerve or lens are also involved. Panuitis...
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of the uvea, the pigmented layer of the eye between the inner retina and the outer fibrous layer composed of the sclera and cornea. The uvea consists...
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In Uvea (Wallis) and Futuna, dances play a major cultural role. One sees dance in fakahaha'aga (festivals), to'oto'oga (ceremonies or celebrations), or...
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Ouvéa Island or Uvea Island is one of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The...
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Hihifo District (redirect from Hihifo ('Uvea))
located in Wallis Island, in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Chiefdom of ʻUvea. Located in the northern side of the island, Hihifo borders with the districts...
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April 2016, he was chosen by a rival chief council to be the new king of 'Uvea, even though the island already had a king, Tominiko Halagahu, who was installed...
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Uveal melanoma is a type of eye cancer in the uvea of the eye. It is traditionally classed as originating in the iris, choroid, and ciliary body, but can...
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Futuna retained more of its pre-Tongan cultural features, while Wallis (Uvea) underwent greater fundamental changes in its society, language, and culture...
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