Tuvalu, Oceania
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Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation focused on climate resilience, renewable-energy expansion, marine conservation, and sustainable community development.
Tuvalu in one word would be “DotTV,” meaning web domain.
Tuvalu Flag
Tuvalu armorial
Tuvalu is a country located in the Polynesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.
Tuvalu administrative divisions
7 island councils and 1 town council*- Funafuti*
- Nanumaga
- Nanumea
- Niutao
- Nui
- Nukufetau
- Nukulaelae
- Vaitupu
Easy learning about Tuvalu |
The capital city of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
| Tuvalu is located in | Polynesia Oceania Continent Inhabitants of Tuvalu are called Tuvaluans |
| Tuvalu has a population of | 9,816 inhabitants within a total area of 26 Km2 (16 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | Tuvalu HDI ranks in position nº 129 worldwide HDI of 0.689 (0.4 to 1) (2023 data from UNDP) |
| Tuvalu’s passport | allows visa-free entry to 128 countries Tuvalu passport ranks 40th in the world (2025 HP Index data) |
| Tuvalu GDP per capita is | $6,543 USD (2025 estimated data from IMF) |
| Tuvalu ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are illegal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 8° 00' S, 178° 00' E Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Kiribati, to the north, and Fiji, to the south |
| Tuvalu Climate | tropical; moderated by easterly trade winds (March to November); westerly gales and heavy rain (November to March) |
| Most predominant religion | Protestant (Congregational Christian Church of Tuvalu, Brethren, Seventh Day Adventist, Assemblies of God), |
| Second most predominant religion | Baha'i, |
| Currency name & code | Dollar (AUD) |
| Internet ccTLD | .tv |
| Tuvalu calling code | +688 |
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