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

Attending the event were ministers and diplomats from members including Tonga, Tuvalu and Australia.

From BBC

The deal also committed Australia to help Tuvalu in response to major natural disasters, pandemics and military aggression.

From Seattle Times

Election campaign issues included whether Tuvalu should switch its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing.

From Seattle Times

Natano had wanted Tuvalu to remain one of only 12 countries that have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the self-governed democracy that China claims as its own territory.

From Seattle Times

Last November, Canberra announced a security and climate change accord with Tuvalu, a grouping of several low-lying coral atolls in the South Pacific.

From BBC