Tuvalu Island

Tuvalu, a Pacific island country, was formerly known as the Ellice Islands during British colonial rule. Read more about Tuvalu Island, Location, Capital, Climate, Area, Latest News

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More than 5,000 people have applied for a first-of-its-kind migration visa that offers residents of Tuvalu an escape from the worst effects of climate change.

About Tuvalu

  • Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is an island country located midway between Hawaii and Australia in the west-central Pacific Ocean.
  • Its neighbours include Kiribati, to the north, and Fiji, to the south. 
  • It comprises nine islands (four reef islands and five coral atolls) scattered in a chain lying approximately northwest to southeast over a distance of some 420 miles (676 km).
  • All islands are low-lying, with no point on Tuvalu being higher than 4.5 m above sea level. Thus, the islands are threatened by any future sea level rise. 
  • There are no rivers. Tuvalu’s climate is hot and rainy.
  • With the exception of tiny Vatican City, Tuvalu has the fewest inhabitants of any other independent nation.
  • Capital: Funafuti
  • Languages: Most people speak a language called Tuvaluan. English is also common.
  • Economy:
    • Most people are subsistence farmers and are aided by remittances from relatives working overseas.
    • A small quantity of copra is produced for export, the sale of stamps accounts for modest earnings, and fees are collected from foreign fishing fleets.
  • Political Overview:
    • Tuvalu became independent from the United Kingdom in October 1978
    • It operates as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
    • It is part of the Commonwealth Realm, with King Charles III recognized as King of Tuvalu. He is represented by a Governor-General, who is appointed upon the advice of the Prime Minister.
    • There are no political parties: the prime minister is chosen by and from the legislature.

Source: LS

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