Tuvalu is the official country name. It used to be called Ellice Islands.
Tuvalu, means "eight standing together" for the eight (of nine) inhabited islands that comprise the country.
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Tuvalu is an independent country, a member of the British Commonwealth.
The smallest Commonwealth country by land area is Nauru, while the smallest by population is Tuvalu.
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Tuvalu's name is derived from the Tuvaluan language, meaning "eight standing together." This refers to the eight islands that make up the nation: Funafuti, Nanumanga, Nanumea, Niutao, Nui, Vaitupu, Nukufetau, and Nukulaelae. The name reflects the unity of these islands within the country. Tuvalu gained its official name in 1978 upon becoming an independent nation.
The internet domain for Tuvalu is .tv, which it leases for more than two million dollars a year; a substantial source of income for the country. The official government of Tuvalu itself uses the domain, .com, for their web sites.
"Tuvalu" means "group of eight" referring to the country's eight traditionally inhabited islands.
"Tuvalu" means "group of eight" referring to the country's eight traditionally inhabited islands.
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