REPUBLIC of TUVELAU

Repablik Tuvelau

Official name: Repablik Tuvelau (Republic of Tuvelau)
Kaupelanese Name: Ripabèlik Tuwelau
Location: South Pacific Ocean, group of islands east of New Zealand
Area: 2 620 km²
Population: 149 040
Population Density:  57 inhabit./km²
Capital:  Aumaloa
Important Cities: Lefalevu, Mauloa
Nationality: Tuvelauan
Languages: Tuvelauan, English (official), Rarotongan
Religion: Catholic (majority)
Currency: Tuvelauan Hiira (Hiira = 100 heeneti) (TUH 3.89 = EUR 1.00)
Economy: Copra, fresh and canned fruits, coffee, fish, arrowroot, clothing, tourism

GDP Per Capita: TUH 21 190.00 (EUR 5 450.00)

Local time: GMT -11h
Political status: Parliamentary Republic
Head of State: Perehiti (President) Mikaere Harare
Football Teams: Clipperton, Lefalevu, University Aumaloa, Atua Youth, Aumaloa Stars, Pasifik, Tubau Athletic, Sporting Rapua Loa, Saint Martin
Official website (English)

Status to FICTS: Member since 2006

Contact: Martin Ludvikson (NO)