Tuvalu
- Region
- Oceania
- Area
- 26 km²
- Capital
- Funafuti
- ISO
- TV
What the flag means
The Union Jack in the upper left stands for the historical ties with Britain, and the light blue field for the Pacific Ocean around the country.
Fun facts
- FlagThe 9 yellow stars on Tuvalu’s flag show the layout of the country’s 9 islands, like a map.
- GeographyTuvalu is a small country with an area of about 26 km², and even its highest point is only about 5 m above sea level.
- CultureThe name “Tuvalu” means “8 islands standing together” in the local language.
- CultureBecause Tuvalu’s country code domain “.tv” brings television to mind, it is used by video sites and others around the world.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
