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| − | Tuvalu is an island nation of the [[ | + | Tuvalu is an island nation of the South [[Pacific Ocean]]. Formerly known as the Ellice Islands (part of the British territory of the [[Gilbert and Ellice Islands]]), it gained independence in 1978. Tuvalu has an area of 10 square miles (26 sq km) and a population of around 10,000. The capital is Funafuti. |
[[Category:Oceanian Countries]] | [[Category:Oceanian Countries]] | ||
Revision as of 13:29, January 18, 2008
Tuvalu is an island nation of the South Pacific Ocean. Formerly known as the Ellice Islands (part of the British territory of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands), it gained independence in 1978. Tuvalu has an area of 10 square miles (26 sq km) and a population of around 10,000. The capital is Funafuti.