Tuvalu
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Flag Description
Light blue with the flag of the uk in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the outer half of the flag represents a map of the country with nine yellow five-pointed stars symbolizing the nine islands.

Currency
Australian dollar. Note: There is also a Tuvaluan dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Oceania, island group consisting of nine coral atolls in the south pacific ocean, about one-half of the way from hawaii to australia.

Climate
Tropical; moderated by easterly trade winds (march to november); westerly gales and heavy rain (november to march).

Terrain
Very low-lying and narrow coral atolls.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at unnamed location 5 m.

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Tuvalu

This is a map of Tuvalu. The map illustrates the location of Fongafale and its proximity to Tonga, Nul, Asau, and the South Pacific Ocean.

Tuvalu News:
Tuvalu vows to go carbon neutral
The tiny Pacific island state of Tuvalu says it wants all its energy to come from renewable sources by 2020.
Somali piracy spreads fear to Pacific
Somalia's lawlessness spreads fear and panic to one of the world's smallest and most isolated nations, Tuvalu.

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