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• TuvaluSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
FOR TOURIST
• Important Addresses• What should I see?
• Hotels
• Restaurants
Overview of Tuvalu
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Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbours are Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Fiji. It comprises four reef islands and five true atolls.
Area
Total 26 km2 (226th)
Water (%) negligible
Population
2010 estimate 10,472 (217th)
Density 475.88/km2 (22nd)
1,142/sq mi
Currency: Tuvaluan dollar Australian dollar (AUD)
Time zone
(UTC+12)
Drives on the left
Internet TLD: .tv
Calling code: 688
Officially name: Tuvalu
Capital: Funafuti
Official language: Tuvaluan, English
Government: Parliamentary Democracy & Constitutional monarchy
Capital: Funafuti
Official language: Tuvaluan, English
Government: Parliamentary Democracy & Constitutional monarchy
Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbours are Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Fiji. It comprises four reef islands and five true atolls.
Area
Total 26 km2 (226th)
Water (%) negligible
Population
2010 estimate 10,472 (217th)
Density 475.88/km2 (22nd)
1,142/sq mi
Currency: Tuvaluan dollar Australian dollar (AUD)
Time zone
(UTC+12)
Drives on the left
Internet TLD: .tv
Calling code: 688
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