Tuvalu
In 1974, ethnic differences within the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands caused the Polynesians of the Ellice Islands to vote for separation from the Micronesians of the Gilbert Islands. The following year, the Ellice Islands became the separate British colony of Tuvalu. Independence was granted in 1978. In 2000, Tuvalu negotiated a contract leasing its Internet domain name ".tv" for $50 million in royalties over a 12-year period.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 11,992 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality (Noun): Tuvaluan(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Tuvaluan
Official Language(s): Tuvaluan
Major Languages Spoken: English, Samoan, Tuvaluan
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): none
Country Name (short form): Tuvalu
Country Name (local long form): none
Country Name (local short form): Tuvalu
Name of Capital: Funafuti
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+12 (17 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Tuvalu: Tokelau, Wallis and Futuna Islands
Land Area: 26 sq km
Comparative Area: 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
Coastline: 24 km
National Holiday: Independence Day, 1 October (1978)
International Phone Code: 688
Currency Code: Australian dollar (AUD)
Internet Country Code: .tv
US Embassy Location: none
US Embassy Mailing Address: none
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