Tuvalu
Parliamentary democracy (under constitutional monarchy)Independent since 1978
Local name:
Tuvalu / Fakavae Aliki-Malo
Region:
Polynesia
Area:
26 km²
Capital:
Funafuti
Geography
Tuvalu is an archipelago in the Pacific about 3700 km away from the Australian mainland. The dwarf state has a total area of only 26 km² (ten mi²) and a total coastline of 24 km (14.9 mi). This land area is about 0.8 times the size of Manhattan. In terms of area, Tuvalu is thus the third smallest country in Oceania after Tokelau and Tuvalu and the eighth smallest country worldwide.The highest elevation (Funafuti) reaches only five meters. The archipelago consists of 9 islands. Tuvalu has no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Funafuti is about 12,060 km (7,494 mi).
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Current time in Tuvalu:
The countrywide time in Tuvalu is Tuvalu Time (TVT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Tuvalu.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 12 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time in Tuvalu is Tuvalu Time (TVT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Tuvalu.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 12 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:11,204
Population per km²:430.9
Life expectancy males:Ø 60.7 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 69.0 yearsBirth rate:
23.6 ‰Death rate:
10.2 ‰Males/Females:
51.4% : 48.6%Population pyramid
The currency in Tuvalu is the Tuvaluan dollar (TVD).
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 Dollar is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 1.53 Dollars
1 Dollar = 0.65 US dollar
1 Dollar = 0.65 US dollar
The climate in Tuvalu
In Tuvalu, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 31 and 32 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 26 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
Tuvaluan, English
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Tuvaluan | 92.5 % |
| Kiribati | 7.5 % |
Religions
State religion:
Church of Tuvalu (Calvinism)
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Bahaists | 1.0% |
| Congregationalists | 97.0% |
| Adventists | 1.4% |
| other | 0.6% |
Economy
| GDP: | 63.10 M $ |
| Exportations: | 10.3 M $ |
| Importations: | 74.6 M $ |
Due to its political and financial situation, Tuvalu is considered one of the least developed countries in the world.
In terms of revenues, it still ranks 144th in the world and, with an average annual income of 7,200 USD is one of the upper middle-income countries.
Tuvalu is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 0% Urban areas: | 0 km² |
| 60% Agricultural areas: | 16 km² |
| 33% Forest: | 9 km² |
| 7% Others: | 2 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 8 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 245 |
| › Airports: | 1 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Funafuti / Capital | Funafuti | 6,030 |
| Savave Village | Nukufetau | 586 |
| Tanrake Village | Nui | 408 |
| Toga Village | Nanumanga | 258 |
| Asau Village | Vaitupu | 250 |
| Kulia Village | Niutao | 224 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished |
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