Tuvalu

Key facts

Capital

Funafuti

Continent

Oceania

Subregion

Polynesia

Population

11,508

Land area

26 km²

ISO codes

TV / TUV

Languages

English, Tuvaluan

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Australian dollar (AUD)

Calling code

+688

Internet domain

.tv

How Tuvalu compares

Tuvalu ranks 193rd of 194 countries on this site by population and 191st by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Oceania it ranks 14th of 14 by population and 13th by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.

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Flag of Tuvalu: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Tuvalu flag breaks down as 76% blue, 10.8% red, 8.8% white and 4.4% yellow.

• 76% blue
• 10.8% red
• 8.8% white
• 4.4% yellow

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Tuvalu's nine low coral atolls sit barely above the Pacific — among the world's most climate-vulnerable nations.
2. Fatele dancers perform in rows, telling stories through synchronized movement and song.
3. Pandanus leaves are woven into fine mats given as gifts of honor at weddings and funerals.
4. Funafuti's conservation area protects reef fish in lagoons where locals still fish by hand.
5. The nation gained independence as Ellice Islands, renaming itself Tuvalu — 'eight standing together.'

Tuvalu: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Tuvalu?

The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.

What continent is Tuvalu in?

Tuvalu is in Oceania, specifically the Polynesia subregion.

What is the population of Tuvalu?

Tuvalu has a population of roughly 11,508 people, across a land area of 26 km².

What language is spoken in Tuvalu?

The main languages of Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan.

Does Tuvalu share a land border with any country?

Tuvalu has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.