What is the introduction of Tuvalu?

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Tuvalu is an independent, constitutional monarchy in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, separated from the Gilbert Islands after a referendum in 1975, and achieved independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1978. The population of Tuvalu is between 11,000-12,000 people. Tuvalu is the fourth smallest nation in land area, with a total land area of 10 sq. mi. (27 sq. km.); the highest point of the islands is 15 ft. (5 m.) above sea level. The name, Tuvalu, translates to "eight standing together", referring to the eight historically inhabited of the nine islands (coral atolls) that comprise the nation. One of its leading sources of income, Tuvau derives royalties from the lease of its ".tv" internet domain name.