Tuvalu

Country Tuvalu
Capital Funafuti
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Tuvaluan dollar & Australian dollar(AUD)
Languages Tuvaluan & English

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In 1974, ethnic differences within the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands caused the Polynesians of the Ellice Islands to vote for separation from the Micronesians of the Gilbert Islands. The following year, the Ellice Islands became the separate British colony of Tuvalu. Independence was granted in 1978. In 2000, Tuvalu negotiated a contract leasing its Internet domain name ".tv" for $50 million in royalties over a 12-year period.

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Tuvalu - Wikipedia
Tuvalu - CIA World Fact Book
Tuvalu - BBC
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An entire country is shifting to Australia, as first planned migration is underway - The Times of IndiaAn entire country is shifting to Australia, as first planned migration is underway  The Times of India

This Is The Least-Visited Country In The World, And It’s Slowly Disappearing - Outlook TravellerThis Is The Least-Visited Country In The World, And It’s Slowly Disappearing  Outlook Traveller

Tuvalu's exodus: How long will the islands remain habitable? - dw.comTuvalu's exodus: How long will the islands remain habitable?  dw.com

Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union: The First Bilateral Climate Mobility Treaty - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceAustralia-Tuvalu Falepili Union: The First Bilateral Climate Mobility Treaty  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Will ‘sinking’ islands like Maldives exist once the seas take over their land? - FirstpostWill ‘sinking’ islands like Maldives exist once the seas take over their land?  Firstpost

Tuvalu - Drishti IASTuvalu  Drishti IAS

Life in a ‘sinking nation’: Tuvalu’s dreams of dry land - The GuardianLife in a ‘sinking nation’: Tuvalu’s dreams of dry land  The Guardian

World’s least-visited country Tuvalu could disappear in 25 years – visit before it vanishes - CNBC TV18World’s least-visited country Tuvalu could disappear in 25 years – visit before it vanishes  CNBC TV18

‘We don't want to become a memory’, says minister of endangered Tuvalu - The Straits Times‘We don't want to become a memory’, says minister of endangered Tuvalu  The Straits Times

World’s First Planned Migration from Tuvalu to Australia - INSIGHTS IASWorld’s First Planned Migration from Tuvalu to Australia  INSIGHTS IAS

From Atolls to Australia: Tuvalu’s Planned Climate Relocation - India's WorldFrom Atolls to Australia: Tuvalu’s Planned Climate Relocation  India's World

What is climate visa that Tuvalu seeks from Australia as island faces rising seas? - India TodayWhat is climate visa that Tuvalu seeks from Australia as island faces rising seas?  India Today

In a world first, entire nation of Tuvalu is migrating to Australia. Here's why - MoneycontrolIn a world first, entire nation of Tuvalu is migrating to Australia. Here's why  Moneycontrol

Explainer: What You Need to Know About Australia’s World-First Climate Visa for Tuvalu Citizens - Earth.OrgExplainer: What You Need to Know About Australia’s World-First Climate Visa for Tuvalu Citizens  Earth.Org

Lost at sea: How Tuvalu’s plight holds lessons for the future - Lowy InstituteLost at sea: How Tuvalu’s plight holds lessons for the future  Lowy Institute

Runway to Resilience: How long-term commitment, local leadership, and engineering innovation kept Tuvalu connected to the world - World BankRunway to Resilience: How long-term commitment, local leadership, and engineering innovation kept Tuvalu connected to the world  World Bank

For the first time in history, an entire country might move its whole population; the reason will shock y - The Times of IndiaFor the first time in history, an entire country might move its whole population; the reason will shock y  The Times of India

This country begins the world’s first planned migration of an entire nation - The Times of IndiaThis country begins the world’s first planned migration of an entire nation  The Times of India

10 disappearing island groups that could be lost forever: The places most at risk from rising sea levels - BBC Wildlife Magazine10 disappearing island groups that could be lost forever: The places most at risk from rising sea levels  BBC Wildlife Magazine

Scientists Launch Ocean Expedition in Tuvalu to Study and Safeguard Marine Life - National Geographic Society NewsroomScientists Launch Ocean Expedition in Tuvalu to Study and Safeguard Marine Life  National Geographic Society Newsroom

A special climate visa: The case of Tuvalu islands - Down To EarthA special climate visa: The case of Tuvalu islands  Down To Earth

IMF Wraps Up 2025 Article IV Talks With Tuvalu - Mirage NewsIMF Wraps Up 2025 Article IV Talks With Tuvalu  Mirage News

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle - The GuardianTuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle  The Guardian

Why Australia is taking only 280 people a year from Tuvalu, even as one third want to flee - The Economic TimesWhy Australia is taking only 280 people a year from Tuvalu, even as one third want to flee  The Economic Times

'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu - Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Tuvalu's Cashless Leap: Disappearing Island Nation Unveils 1st ATM Amid Climate Threat - NDTVTuvalu's Cashless Leap: Disappearing Island Nation Unveils 1st ATM Amid Climate Threat  NDTV

'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu - Citizen Tribune'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu  Citizen Tribune

More than a third of this country’s population has applied to relocate - CNNMore than a third of this country’s population has applied to relocate  CNN

Tuvalu’s traditional development partners and allies: are they doing enough? - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreTuvalu’s traditional development partners and allies: are they doing enough?  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu - Iosco County News Herald'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu  Iosco County News Herald

More than 80% of Tuvalu citizens seek world-first Australian climate visa - France 24More than 80% of Tuvalu citizens seek world-first Australian climate visa  France 24

1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying - The Conversation1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying  The Conversation

Nearly a third of Tuvalu citizens enter ballot for climate-linked visa to relocate to Australia - The GuardianNearly a third of Tuvalu citizens enter ballot for climate-linked visa to relocate to Australia  The Guardian

More Than One-Third of Tuvalu's Population Has Applied for a 'Climate Visa' to Relocate to Australia - Smithsonian MagazineMore Than One-Third of Tuvalu's Population Has Applied for a 'Climate Visa' to Relocate to Australia  Smithsonian Magazine

Tuvalu: One in three citizens apply for climate change visa - BBCTuvalu: One in three citizens apply for climate change visa  BBC

80% of this country wants to move to Australia as climate change advances | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times80% of this country wants to move to Australia as climate change advances | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Why 80% Of Tuvalu Wants To Move To Australia? The Falepili Union Climate Visa Explained - Times NowWhy 80% Of Tuvalu Wants To Move To Australia? The Falepili Union Climate Visa Explained  Times Now

Bateteba left what once felt like ‘the safest place in the world’ to build a life in Australia. Thousands hope to follow - The GuardianBateteba left what once felt like ‘the safest place in the world’ to build a life in Australia. Thousands hope to follow  The Guardian

From Vatican to Tuvalu: World’s smallest countries with the biggest surprises - The Times of IndiaFrom Vatican to Tuvalu: World’s smallest countries with the biggest surprises  The Times of India

New High Commission for Tuvalu delivers on our elevated partnership - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsNew High Commission for Tuvalu delivers on our elevated partnership  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

The First Planned Migration of an Entire Country Is Underway - WIREDThe First Planned Migration of an Entire Country Is Underway  WIRED

Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs - The GuardianTuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs  The Guardian

Why this Pacific nation is planning its own evacuation to Australia - The Economic TimesWhy this Pacific nation is planning its own evacuation to Australia  The Economic Times

Tuvalu Convenes High-Level Donor Roundtable to Accelerate Climate Adaptation Amid Rising Sea Threats - UNDPTuvalu Convenes High-Level Donor Roundtable to Accelerate Climate Adaptation Amid Rising Sea Threats  UNDP

I traveled to the least-visited country in the world, which could disappear in 25 years - Business InsiderI traveled to the least-visited country in the world, which could disappear in 25 years  Business Insider

Tuvalu faces exodus: Sea rising, 80% people seek Australia’s climate visa for relocation - FirstpostTuvalu faces exodus: Sea rising, 80% people seek Australia’s climate visa for relocation  Firstpost

Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands? - dw.comAustralia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?  dw.com

'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu - swiowanewssource.com'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu  swiowanewssource.com

What a Potential Travel Ban on Tuvalu Reveals About US Foreign Policy Under Trump - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhat a Potential Travel Ban on Tuvalu Reveals About US Foreign Policy Under Trump  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Tuvalu: A sinking island nation - theweek.inTuvalu: A sinking island nation  theweek.in

Tuvalu: This remote Pacific island nation just got its first ATMs - CNNTuvalu: This remote Pacific island nation just got its first ATMs  CNN

Tuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony - BBCTuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony  BBC

Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame - Live ScienceTuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame  Live Science

A Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast. - The New York TimesA Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast.  The New York Times

'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu - The Daily Gazette'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu  The Daily Gazette

A Third Of Tuvalu’s Population Applies For Australia’s Climate Visa Amid Rising Sea Threat - ABP Live EnglishA Third Of Tuvalu’s Population Applies For Australia’s Climate Visa Amid Rising Sea Threat  ABP Live English

Tuvalu’s Historic Migration Program Offers Hope Amid Climate Change - Indian Defence ReviewTuvalu’s Historic Migration Program Offers Hope Amid Climate Change  Indian Defence Review

The Australia-Tuvalu climate migration treaty is a drop in the ocean - New ScientistThe Australia-Tuvalu climate migration treaty is a drop in the ocean  New Scientist

Tuvalu: The disappearing island nation recreating itself in the metaverse - BBCTuvalu: The disappearing island nation recreating itself in the metaverse  BBC

An Entire Country Has to Be Evacuated Because of Climate Change - FuturismAn Entire Country Has to Be Evacuated Because of Climate Change  Futurism

Nearly a third of Tuvalu citizens seek Australian climate visas to escape rising seas - France 24Nearly a third of Tuvalu citizens seek Australian climate visas to escape rising seas  France 24

ADB-supported Manu Sina in Tuvalu Ensures Safe and Reliable Transfer of People and Cargo - Asian Development BankADB-supported Manu Sina in Tuvalu Ensures Safe and Reliable Transfer of People and Cargo  Asian Development Bank

Tuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | ??????? ???? ???????? ???? ?????? ???? ??????? | ????? ??????? ???????? ????? ??????? - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | ??????? ???? ???????? ???? ?????? ???? ??????? | ????? ??????? ???????? ????? ???????  Food and Agriculture Organization

Can ‘Digital Tuvalu’ Survive a Cyberattack? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineCan ‘Digital Tuvalu’ Survive a Cyberattack?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

What is Australia’s climate visa and why is Tuvalu embracing it so rapidly? - IndulgexpressWhat is Australia’s climate visa and why is Tuvalu embracing it so rapidly?  Indulgexpress

The first Falepili Union visa ballot: a preliminary assessment - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreThe first Falepili Union visa ballot: a preliminary assessment  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu - The Herald Palladium'We don't want to become a memory': minister of endangered Tuvalu  The Herald Palladium

Tuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Over a third of people on sinking Tuvalu seek Australia's climate visas - ReutersOver a third of people on sinking Tuvalu seek Australia's climate visas  Reuters

Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains - The ConversationFresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains  The Conversation

Tuvalu is being lost to climate change. Other countries will likely follow. - The WeekTuvalu is being lost to climate change. Other countries will likely follow.  The Week

Tuvalu reportedly considering pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit; ‘hyping Taiwan question does not align with perception of most PICs’ - Global TimesTuvalu reportedly considering pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit; ‘hyping Taiwan question does not align with perception of most PICs’  Global Times

Island Nation Tuvalu Set to Become the First Country Lost to Climate Change. More Than 80% of the Population Apply to Relocate to Australia Under World's First 'Climate Visa' - ZME ScienceIsland Nation Tuvalu Set to Become the First Country Lost to Climate Change. More Than 80% of the Population Apply to Relocate to Australia Under World's First 'Climate Visa'  ZME Science

A climate crisis, a ballot, and a chance at a new life in Australia - The GuardianA climate crisis, a ballot, and a chance at a new life in Australia  The Guardian

Australia-Tuvalu mobility pathway: does it address the climate crisis? - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy CentreAustralia-Tuvalu mobility pathway: does it address the climate crisis?  Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Is It Really Fale Pili? Tuvaluan Diaspora Dissatisfied with Tuvalu Government’s Consultation on Falepili Union Treaty - Toda Peace InstituteIs It Really Fale Pili? Tuvaluan Diaspora Dissatisfied with Tuvalu Government’s Consultation on Falepili Union Treaty  Toda Peace Institute

Preparing for tomorrow: skills building for disaster response - UNDPPreparing for tomorrow: skills building for disaster response  UNDP

Deputy FM Wu hosts luncheon for Tuvalu delegation - Taiwan TodayDeputy FM Wu hosts luncheon for Tuvalu delegation  Taiwan Today

Tuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tuvalu fights to keep maritime boundaries amid alarming rise in sea levels - The HinduTuvalu fights to keep maritime boundaries amid alarming rise in sea levels  The Hindu

As Sea Levels Rise, an Island Nation Creates an Escape Route - Inside Climate NewsAs Sea Levels Rise, an Island Nation Creates an Escape Route  Inside Climate News

Pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationPêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Preparing for tomorrow: skills building for disaster response - ReliefWebPreparing for tomorrow: skills building for disaster response  ReliefWeb

Climate Change, International Migration and Self-Determination: Lessons from Tuvalu - Toda Peace InstituteClimate Change, International Migration and Self-Determination: Lessons from Tuvalu  Toda Peace Institute

This Entire Country Has To Be Evacuated Because of Climate Change - VICEThis Entire Country Has To Be Evacuated Because of Climate Change  VICE

Tuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | ???????(PSMA) | ?????? ???? - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTuvalu becomes a Party to the PSMA | ???????(PSMA) | ?????? ????  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tuvalu - General DebateTuvalu  General Debate

Help Children in Tuvalu - unicef usaHelp Children in Tuvalu  unicef usa

Over a third of Tuvaluans seek pioneering climate visa to Australia - Euronews.comOver a third of Tuvaluans seek pioneering climate visa to Australia  Euronews.com

Acuerdo sobre medidas del Estado rector del puerto (AMERP) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationAcuerdo sobre medidas del Estado rector del puerto (AMERP)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Tuvalu's Fight Against Rising Sea Levels - Drishti IASTuvalu's Fight Against Rising Sea Levels  Drishti IAS

Exploring Tuvalu’s Migration: Now, What It Means for Tourists and the Future of Island Travel - Travel And Tour WorldExploring Tuvalu’s Migration: Now, What It Means for Tourists and the Future of Island Travel  Travel And Tour World

Friends to all: Falepili Union Treaty sets Tuvalu’s security, Australia must deliver - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteFriends to all: Falepili Union Treaty sets Tuvalu’s security, Australia must deliver  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Tuvalu - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTuvalu  Food and Agriculture Organization

Accord relatif aux mesures du ressort de l’État du Port (PSMA) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationAccord relatif aux mesures du ressort de l’État du Port (PSMA)  Food and Agriculture Organization

President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Speaker of Parliament Iakoba Taeia Italeli - Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)President Lai meets delegation led by Tuvalu Speaker of Parliament Iakoba Taeia Italeli  Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)

Nature restored: Island nation of Tuvalu boosts biodiversity, climate resilience with nature-based Solution - Island ConservationNature restored: Island nation of Tuvalu boosts biodiversity, climate resilience with nature-based Solution  Island Conservation

Rising sea levels will erase this country from the map by 2050—and its people are preparing to move before it’s too late - futura-sciences.comRising sea levels will erase this country from the map by 2050—and its people are preparing to move before it’s too late  futura-sciences.com

Special address by The Hon Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu - The Australian National UniversitySpecial address by The Hon Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu  The Australian National University

Location: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna - USEmbassy.govLocation: Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, French Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna  USEmbassy.gov