Country Facts
Map of Tuvalu
|
Meaning of Tuvalu
|
Eight islands
|
|
Former Name
|
Ellice Islands
|
|
Location
|
Midway between Hawaii and Australia
|
|
Land Area
|
26 sq. kilometers
|
|
Highest point above sea-level
|
About 5 meters
|
|
Capital
|
Funafuti
|
|
Population -2007 estimate
|
11,992
|
|
People
|
Polynesians
|
|
Religion
|
Predominantly Christians (98%)
|
|
Official Languages
|
English and Tuvaluan
|
|
Currency
|
Australian dollar & Tuvaluan coins
|
|
Climate
|
Tropical
|
|
Became Independent
|
1978
|
|
Government
|
Constitutional Monachy
|
|
Governor General
|
Rev. Filoimea Telito
|
|
Prime Minister
|
Hon. Apisai Ielemia
|
|
Economy
|
Sale of stamps, Fishing License, Worker remittances
|