Tuvalu

Tuvalu is one of the world’s smallest and lowest-lying sovereign states, consisting mainly of coral atolls in the central Pacific.

Country

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Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Funafuti

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Languages: Tuvaluan & English

Best time: May–Oct

Weather: Tropical maritime; warm, humid and influenced by the Pacific Ocean

Top attractions: Funafuti Conservation Area • Funafuti Lagoon • Fongafale • outer islands

Nature: coral atolls • lagoons • reefs • beaches • marine ecosystems

Quick fact: Tuvalu is one of the world’s smallest and lowest-lying sovereign states, consisting mainly of coral atolls in the central Pacific.