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Tuvalu

Tuvalu
Capital
Funafuti
Population
11K
Area
26 km²
Language
Tuvaluan / English

Tuvalu is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Funafuti, with a population of approximately 11K and a total area of 26 km². The official languages are Tuvaluan / English and the currency is the Australian Dollar / Tuvaluan Dollar.

📊 Quick Facts about Tuvalu

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Population
11K
total residents
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Total Area
26 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
423/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$0.06B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$5,455
per person
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Currency
Australian Dollar / Tuvaluan Dollar
legal tender
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Language(s)
Tuvaluan / English
official
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Coastline
24 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+12
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1978
established
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Local Time in Funafuti

Tuvalu covers an area of 26 km² with a population density of 423/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.06B ($5,455 per capita) and gained independence in 1978. It has a coastline of 24 km.

Did You Know?

Tuvalu earns a surprisingly large income by leasing its internet domain .tv to television and streaming companies worldwide. The irony is that this income may fund the evacuation of its population as the islands, averaging 2m above sea level, face submersion from climate change.

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✈️ Travel Information for Tuvalu

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Best Time to Visit
March–October
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
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Cost of Travel
Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Tuvalu travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Tuvalu on the Map

Street-level photo from Funafuti
📍 Funafuti · 1/1
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Tuvalu World Rankings

2nd
Smallest Country
Second smallest country in the world by land area
1st
.tv Domain
Earns millions by leasing .tv internet domain to television companies
1st
Climate Threat
Among the most threatened nations by rising sea levels, may disappear within 50 years
1st
Remote
One of the most remote and least visited countries in the world

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Tuvalu

What is the capital of Tuvalu?

The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.

What continent is Tuvalu in?

Tuvalu is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.

What currency does Tuvalu use?

Tuvalu uses the Australian Dollar / Tuvaluan Dollar. The international calling code is +688.

What is the GDP of Tuvalu?

Tuvalu has a GDP of $0.06B, with a GDP per capita of $5,455.

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