Geo Glance

🌴 Tuvalu: The Tiny Island Nation Fighting for Survival 📖 Historic Background Tuvalu, once known as the Ellice Islands , is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. It became a British protectorate in the late 19th century and was later administered as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony. On October 1, 1978 , Tuvalu gained full independence and joined the Commonwealth.   An historic picture of tuvalu 📏 Size and Geography Tuvalu is one of the smallest countries in the world , with a total land area of just 26 square kilometers . Despite its tiny size, the nation is spread across a large area of the Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu official flag  🏝️ How Many Islands Does Tuvalu Have? Tuvalu consists of nine islands : Funafuti (capital island) Nanumea Nanumaga Niutao Nui Nukufetau Nukulaelae Vaitupu Niulakita Six are coral atolls and three are reef islands, each with its own lagoon and unique culture.       ...