Tuvalu

[ too-vuh-loo, too-vah-loo ]

noun

1. a parliamentary state consisting of a group of islands in the central Pacific, south of the equator: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km). : Funafuti.

Tuvalu

/ ˌtuːvəˈluː /

noun

1. a country in the SW Pacific, comprising a group of nine coral islands: established as a British protectorate in 1892. From 1915 until 1975 the islands formed part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands; achieved full independence in 1978; a member of the Commonwealth (formerly a special member not represented at all meetings, until 2000). Languages: English and Tuvaluan. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Australian dollar; Tuvalu dollars are also used. Capital: Funafuti. Pop: 10 698 (2013 est). Area: 26 sq km (10 sq miles) Former namesLagoon IslandsEllice Islands

Other Words From

• Tu·va·lu·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

The couple fly home from Tuvalu, where they are completing their royal tour, later today.

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William and Kate donned grass skirts and got their funk on in Tuvalu today, on the last day of their royal tour.

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The Solomon islands and Tuvalu still count the Queen as head of state.

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When the Queen and Prince Philip visited Tuvalu in 1982, Her Majesty was carried ashore in a canoe by locals.

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