Tuvalu
Tuvalu
People: Tuvaluan
Capital, currency and language of Tuvalu
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti, the currency is the Australian dollar (AUD) and the official languages are Tuvaluan, English. The international dialling code is +688 and the main time zone is UTC+12:00.
Tuvalu is located in Polynesia and has a population of around 10,643. Its capital city is Funafuti, and the most widely spoken official language is Tuvaluan. As an island nation, Tuvalu has no land borders.
By the numbers, Tuvalu is the 195th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 193rd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 409 people per km².
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Tuvalu — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Funafuti |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Polynesia |
| Population | 10,643 |
| Area | 26 km² |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) $ |
| Official Languages | Tuvaluan, English |
| Dialling Code | +688 |
| Internet TLD | .tv |
| Timezone | UTC+12:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | TV / TUV |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuvalu
What is the capital and currency of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti and the currency is the Australian dollar (AUD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
What currency does Tuvalu use?
Tuvalu uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Tuvalu?
The official languages of Tuvalu are Tuvaluan and English.
What is the dialling code for Tuvalu?
The international dialling code for Tuvalu is +688.
What side of the road does Tuvalu drive on?
Tuvalu drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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