Tuvalu
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Capital
Funafuti
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Local time
17:04
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Population
10 472
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+688
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Currency
$ TVD (dollar)
Tuvalu
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Capital
Funafuti
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Local time
17:04
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Population
10 472
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+688
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Currency
$ TVD (dollar)
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Petrol price
€ NULL pl
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Precipitation
1 675mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
26 km2
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Protected Area
2%
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Forest Area
33%
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Agricultural area
60%
Population
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Ethnicity
Polynesian - 96 %
Micronesian - 4 %
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Religion
Church of Tuvalu - 97 %
Seventh-Day Adventist - 1 %
Seventh-Day Adventist - 1 %
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Languages
Tuvaluan
English
Samoan
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Alcohol consumption
1.3 l/person
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Diabetes
17.3%
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Tuberculosis
232 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
fishing, tourism, copra
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Agriculture
coconuts, fish
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Natural Resources
fish
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Natural Resources
fish
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CO2 Emissions
11kt
What not to do when visiting Tuvalu
Tuvalu Don’t forget the traditional community system still survives to a large extent - each family has its task to perform for the community, such as fishing, house building or defence.
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Tuvalu Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Tuvalu Don’t be surprised many locals live in open thatched houses - it’s better to try to enter local house or community hall from the lagoon side rather than from the ocean side.
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Did you know?
Tuvalu is approximately half way between Hawaii and Australia.
Tuvalu Don’t enter anyone’s home without removing your shoes - legs should be covered while seated.
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Tuvalu Don’t stand in front of seated people - it’s considered rude.
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Tuvalu Don’t carry more than AUD 3000 when arriving or departing the country.
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Tuvalu Don’t forget sexual conduct between males is illegal in Tuvalu.
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Polynesia Don't refuse the Hibiscus blossom when offered - place it behind your left ear. The Tiare Tahiti flower can be found only in French Polynesia and is used to welcome friends or new visitors.
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Tell us your experience
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Tuvalu Don’t forget the rainy season usually runs from November to April.
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