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Posted 08 Aug 2025

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A map of the Pacific Ocean region highlighting Tuvalu, with its capital Vaiaku marked. Neighboring countries and territories include Kiribati to the north, Nauru to the northwest, Tokelau (New Zealand territory) to the northeast, Samoa and American Samoa (U.S. territory) to the east, Tonga to the southeast, Fiji to the south, Wallis and Futuna (France) to the southwest, and Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia (France), Australia, and New Zealand further west and south. The map shows Tuvalu outlined in orange.

Tuvalu (Capital: Funafuti)

Tuvalu, threatened by rising sea levels, signed the 2023 Falepili Union Treaty with Australia, allowing 280 Tuvaluans annually to gain permanent residency.

Political Features:

  • Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is located midway between Hawaii and Australia in the South Pacific Ocean. 
  • It comprises nine islands (four reef islands and five coral atolls).
  • Nanumea is the most northern island of Tuvalu. It is a true atoll and consists of five islands.

Geographical Features:

  • Climate: Tropical, moderated by trade winds;
  • Environmental Challenges: Sea level rise, Increasing salination of the soil etc.
  • Tags :
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Australia
  • Tuvalu
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