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Climate of Tuvalu

Tuvalu experiences westerly gales and heavy rain from October to March, the period that is known as Tau-o-lalo, with tropical temperatures moderated by easterly winds from April to November.

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Administrative divisions of Tuvalu

The Islands of Tuvalu consist of six atolls and reef islands. The smallest, Niulakita, was uninhabited until it was settled by people from Niutao in 1949.

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Overview of Tuvalu

Officially name: Tuvalu

Capital: Funafuti

Official language: Tuvaluan, English

Government: Parliamentary Democracy & Constitutional monarchy