What is the Capital of Tuvalu?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Tuvalu is Funafuti. Tuvalu is located in Polynesia, Oceania, with a population of 10,643. The official currency is the Australian dollar and the primary language spoken is Tuvaluan.
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Funafuti at a glance
| Capital city | Funafuti |
|---|---|
| Country | Tuvalu |
| Region | Polynesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 10,643 (195th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+12:00 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Calling code | +688 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Tuvalu in context
- Tuvalu covers 26 km², making it the 193rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 409 people per km² ranks 23rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Tuvalu has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 10,643 people, Tuvalu holds about 3.4% of the population of Polynesia.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Tuvalu has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tuvalu is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Tuvalu — FAQ
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
Is Funafuti the largest city in Tuvalu?
Yes — Funafuti is both the capital and the largest city of Tuvalu.
What country is Funafuti in?
Funafuti is the capital city of Tuvalu.
What continent is Funafuti in?
Funafuti, the capital of Tuvalu, is located in Oceania.
Is Funafuti the capital of Tuvalu?
Yes — Funafuti is the capital of Tuvalu.
Funafuti is the capital of which country?
Funafuti is the capital of Tuvalu, in Polynesia.
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