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Funafuti
About Funafuti
Funafuti is the capital of the small island nation of Tuvalu. It is the largest atoll of the nine low reef islands and atolls that form the Tuvalu volcanic island chain. It comprises numerous islets around a central lagoon.
Local highlights
Enjoy the city
- See the Church of Tuvalu
- See the World War II remains of American aircraft
Highlights in the vicinity
- There are 33 islands, three of which are inhabited
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 4.5 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +12
- Weather: The climate is generally warm and pleasant with a mean annual temperature of 29 °C.
- Tuvalu has sold ".tv" Internet domain name for $50 million in royalties.
- Funafuti has a cooperative supermarket and a deepwater wharf
Local transport
- Walk
- A ferry runs between the main atolls
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Funafuti Atoll International Airport-a gravel strip with flights to Fiji
- Boat
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