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
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‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival - Al Jazeera‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival  Al Jazeera

Tuvalu Becomes 90th Member of IUCN Amid Climate Crisis - Adda247Tuvalu Becomes 90th Member of IUCN Amid Climate Crisis  Adda247

Tuvalu - Drishti IASTuvalu  Drishti IAS

Tuvalu Unites with Maldives, Fiji, and Svalbard: These Islands Are Vanishing by 2026 – Here’s Why You Need to Visit Before It’s Too Late! - Travel And Tour WorldTuvalu Unites with Maldives, Fiji, and Svalbard: These Islands Are Vanishing by 2026 – Here’s Why You Need to Visit Before It’s Too Late!  Travel And Tour World

Tuvalu joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member - News - IUCNTuvalu joins IUCN as newest Pacific Island State Member - News  IUCN

Tuvalu Joins IUCN as 90th Member State - GKTodayTuvalu Joins IUCN as 90th Member State  GKToday

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

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

IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025: New Leadership & Regional Council Elected; Tuvalu Joins IUCN - AffairsCloud.comIUCN World Conservation Congress 2025: New Leadership & Regional Council Elected; Tuvalu Joins IUCN  AffairsCloud.com

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

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

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

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

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

From Atolls to Australia: Tuvalu’s Planned Climate Relocation - India’s World MagazineFrom Atolls to Australia: Tuvalu’s Planned Climate Relocation  India’s World Magazine

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

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

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

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

Australia has promised citizenship to citizens of this country under 'First agreement of its kind' - The Times of IndiaAustralia has promised citizenship to citizens of this country under 'First agreement of its kind'  The Times of India

Tuvalu National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Tuvalu National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Tuvalu - Welcome to the United NationsTuvalu  Welcome to the United Nations

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

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’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

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

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

Tuvalu’s ‘climate visa’ to Australia: Is it the beginning of a mass exodus from the island nation? - FirstpostTuvalu’s ‘climate visa’ to Australia: Is it the beginning of a mass exodus from the island nation?  Firstpost

Tuvalu and Partners Deliver Landmark Coastal Adaptation Project Creating New Land for the Future - United Nations Development ProgrammeTuvalu and Partners Deliver Landmark Coastal Adaptation Project Creating New Land for the Future  United Nations Development Programme

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

Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands? - DWAustralia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?  DW

‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival - Global Center on Adaptation‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival  Global Center on Adaptation

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

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

Tuvalu’s Prime Minister: Rising Seas Will Never Erase Us - Time MagazineTuvalu’s Prime Minister: Rising Seas Will Never Erase Us  Time Magazine

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

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

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

One-third Tuvalu nation apply for Australian climate visa amid rising sea threat | World News - Hindustan TimesOne-third Tuvalu nation apply for Australian climate visa amid rising sea threat | World News  Hindustan Times

10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More - HowStuffWorks10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More  HowStuffWorks

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 is sinking — what's next for residents? - DWTuvalu is sinking — what's next for residents?  DW

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

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

I traveled to the least-visited country in the world, which could disappear in 25 years - businessinsider.comI traveled to the least-visited country in the world, which could disappear in 25 years  businessinsider.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: In-Depth - Asian Development BankTuvalu: In-Depth  Asian Development Bank

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

Tuvalu's exodus: How long will the islands remain habitable? - DWTuvalu's exodus: How long will the islands remain habitable?  DW

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

Bilateral meeting with The Right Honourable Feleti Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu - Food and Agriculture OrganizationBilateral meeting with The Right Honourable Feleti Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu  Food and Agriculture Organization

‘Navigating injustice’: Climate displacement from the Pacific Islands of Tuvalu and Kiribati to Aotearoa New Zealand - ReliefWeb‘Navigating injustice’: Climate displacement from the Pacific Islands of Tuvalu and Kiribati to Aotearoa New Zealand  ReliefWeb

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

Tuvalu Convenes High-Level Donor Roundtable to Accelerate Climate Adaptation Amid Rising Sea Threats - United Nations Development ProgrammeTuvalu Convenes High-Level Donor Roundtable to Accelerate Climate Adaptation Amid Rising Sea Threats  United Nations Development Programme

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

From airfields training to the regional stage: Tuvalu ready for huge opportunity - Oceania Football ConfederationFrom airfields training to the regional stage: Tuvalu ready for huge opportunity  Oceania Football Confederation

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

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

As the land erodes, so does the cultural heritage: Unpacking (fuzzy) cultural preservation perspectives within the Falepili Union Treaty framework - EJIL: Talk!As the land erodes, so does the cultural heritage: Unpacking (fuzzy) cultural preservation perspectives within the Falepili Union Treaty framework  EJIL: Talk!

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

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

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

New Zealand overcome Tuvalu in hard-fought contest - Oceania Football ConfederationNew Zealand overcome Tuvalu in hard-fought contest  Oceania Football Confederation

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

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

Climate Change and Human Mobility in Oceania: A Survey in Tuvalu and Fiji - jica.go.jpClimate Change and Human Mobility in Oceania: A Survey in Tuvalu and Fiji  jica.go.jp

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

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

Roof Work Begins on Tuvalu Building, Construction Near Pineapple Lanai at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort - WDW News TodayRoof Work Begins on Tuvalu Building, Construction Near Pineapple Lanai at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort  WDW News Today

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

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 - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTuvalu  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

Movie Review: We are Tuvalu - Loyola University ChicagoMovie Review: We are Tuvalu  Loyola University Chicago

Over a third of Tuvalu citizens seek climate visas in Australia - Jurist.orgOver a third of Tuvalu citizens seek climate visas in Australia  Jurist.org

Vanuatu edge Tuvalu in fierce battle to secure first win at OFC Futsal Men’s Cup - Oceania Football ConfederationVanuatu edge Tuvalu in fierce battle to secure first win at OFC Futsal Men’s Cup  Oceania Football Confederation

Special address by The Hon Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu - anu.edu.auSpecial address by The Hon Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu  anu.edu.au

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

Tuvalu’s existence hangs in balance - Islands BusinessTuvalu’s existence hangs in balance  Islands Business

Navigating injustice: Climate displacement from the Pacific Islands of Tuvalu and Kiribati to Aotearoa New Zealand - Amnesty International Aotearoa New ZealandNavigating injustice: Climate displacement from the Pacific Islands of Tuvalu and Kiribati to Aotearoa New Zealand  Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

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

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

Aotearoa New Zealand: Discriminatory migration system fails climate-affected Pacific People - Amnesty International AustraliaAotearoa New Zealand: Discriminatory migration system fails climate-affected Pacific People  Amnesty International Australia

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

Over 40% of Tuvalu citizens apply for relocation to Australia - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWSOver 40% of Tuvalu citizens apply for relocation to Australia  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

New Treaty Visa Pathway for Citizens of Tuvalu - Absolute ImmigrationNew Treaty Visa Pathway for Citizens of Tuvalu  Absolute Immigration

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

Half of this country wants to move to Australia, but not all want to leave for good - SBS AustraliaHalf of this country wants to move to Australia, but not all want to leave for good  SBS Australia

How Tuvaluans Can Relocate With Dignity Under the Falepili Union - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Tuvaluans Can Relocate With Dignity Under the Falepili Union  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Facing Rising Seas, Thousands in Tuvalu Seek an Escape Through Australia - GizmodoFacing Rising Seas, Thousands in Tuvalu Seek an Escape Through Australia  Gizmodo

Residents of Tuvalu seek escape to Australia as island continues to sink - Straight Arrow NewsResidents of Tuvalu seek escape to Australia as island continues to sink  Straight Arrow News