Tuvalu Nutz and Bolts
Country: Tuvalu
Where is it?: Oceania, island group consisting of nine coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia.
Why do people go here?: Have your own private beach for days at a time, and bring a few good books. Tuvalu is not on most traveler’s itineraries, and if that’s what you’re looking for, this is place to be. There is a conservation area and a (comparatively) crowed main island, but besides that, you’re on your own for entertainment.
What are the main entry points?: Hop on a flight, or for those with nothing else to do, a boat, from Fiji.
Currency used: Australian dollar (AUD); There is also a Tuvaluan dollar
Country Code: 688
Area codes for Major Cities: No city codes required
Other Phone Tips:
Religion: Church of Tuvalu (Congregationalist) 97%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1.4%, Baha’i 1%, other 0.6%
Population: 11,468
Ethnic Breakdown: Polynesian 96%, Micronesian 4%
Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy
Languages: Tuvaluan, English, Samoan, Kiribati (on the island of Nui)
Major Cities: Funafuti
Attractions: Seclusion, Marine life, Remoteness
Accommodation:
Health Issues: No vaccination requirements for any international traveller.
When to go: May through September has the best weather, and best chances of catching a ride on a yacht.
Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day, 1 October (1978)
Getting Around: Bicycles and motorcycles will get you around the paved (and for the adventurous, unpaved) roads. Getting between the islands is tricky: make friends with some locals and pay for a ride, or bring your yacht.
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