Tuvalu

Tuvalu is a tiny island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is one of the smallest countries in the world by both size and population. Tuvalu is made up of nine low-lying coral atolls. Because the islands are so flat and close to sea level, rising oceans are a big concern.

Land and People

Only about 11,000 people live in Tuvalu. The capital is Funafuti. The highest point in the entire country is only about 15 feet above sea level. The total land area is just 10 square miles, making it one of the smallest countries on Earth.

Culture and Fun Facts

Life in Tuvalu revolves around the ocean. Fishing and coconut farming are the main ways people make a living. Tuvaluan culture values community and sharing. The country earns money by renting out its internet domain name, .tv, to television companies around the world.

Fun Facts

• Tuvalu earns millions of dollars each year by renting its internet domain name .tv to television companies.
• The entire country of Tuvalu is only about 10 square miles, smaller than many cities.
• Tuvalu is one of the countries most threatened by rising sea levels due to climate change.

Did You Know?

Tuvalu makes a lot of money from its internet domain name .tv. Television companies around the world pay to use .tv for their websites, and this money is an important part of Tuvalu's income.