Tuvalu flag

Country in Oceania

Tuvalu

Tuvalu is one of the world's smallest and lowest-lying nations, a remote Polynesian atoll nation in the central Pacific facing an existential threat from rising sea levels driven by climate change.

CapitalFunafuti
LanguageEnglish, Tuvaluan
CurrencyAustralian dollar
Population11k

Key Facts

CapitalFunafuti
RegionOceania / Polynesia
GovernmentUnitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Independence1978
Area26 km2
Population density407/km2
Time zoneTVT (UTC+12)
Calling code+688
Drives onLeft

Quick View

HDI
0.674
Safety index
55.0
Internet access
49%
Life expectancy
68.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Funafuti Atoll4 m
Nukufetau Atoll3 m
Nukulaelae Atoll3 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity99%
  • Other1%
  • No religion0%
  • Other0%

Why Visit

Funafuti Conservation AreaPristine atoll lagoon with excellent snorkelling and seabird colonies.
Climate Ground ZeroTuvalu is among the first nations facing inundation from rising seas, making it a climate pilgrimage site.
WWII HistoryFunafuti served as a major Allied base in the Pacific campaign.
Traditional Fatele DanceCommunal dance performances are central to Tuvaluan cultural gatherings.
Off the Beaten PathOne of the world's least-visited countries, offering total authenticity.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Funafuti
6.3k
Vaiaku
2k
Fongafale
2k

Climate Overview

29CJan avg.
29CJul avg.
3,000 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical, equatorialClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyAustralian dollar
Official languageEnglish, Tuvaluan
National day1 October
Electricity220V, Type I