Tuvalu (Tuvalu)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Oceania.

Its center lies at a latitude of -8 and longitude of 178.

Tuvalu also goes by the names, Toubalou, Tu-va-lu, Tubaru, Tuvalo, Tuvalu, Tuvaluaens, Tuvalueyjar, Tuvaluäns, Tuvalú, Tuwalu, Twfalw, Túvalú, Túvalúeyjar, Tūvalu, prathes tu walu, tsubaru, tu wa lu, tu walu, tuballu, tubhalu, tuvalu, twalw, twbl

The prodominant languages spoken are gil (Gilbertese) tvl (Tuvalu) and its currency is the Dollar (AUD), currently exchanging at 1 Australian Dollar = 0.62260 British Pound Sterling 1 Australian Dollar = 0.98535 US Dollar .

Tuvalu currently has a population of 10500 (estimate).

Largest Cities within Tuvalu

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Tuvalu

Published: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:10:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There is no British consular representation in Tuvalu. Consular matters are covered by the British High Commission in Suva, Fiji. See General - Consular assistance for more details. Register with the FCO's LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.

Only a handful of British nationals visit Tuvalu each year. Most visits are trouble-free.

There is a low threat from terrorism. Attacks can be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

The tropical cyclone season in Tuvalu normally runs from November to April. Throughout this period there is a high risk of strong winds and heavy rains with associated flooding, landslides and road closures. Travellers are advised to monitor the latest weather bulletins on the Tuvalu Meteorological website, in local newspapers and on Tuvalu Media Department Radio on 621 AM. See Natural Disasters.