Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a state in Polynesia (Oceania) that has existed since 1978 CE. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
The Polynesian Ellice Islands voted to separate from the Micronesian Gilberts and became independent as Tuvalu in 1978. Its highest point is about 4.6 metres above sea level.
See Tuvalu on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1978 CE to the present
- Duration
- 47 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Polynesia, Oceania
- Language family
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Funafuti
Came from
Events in Oceania during its time
- Mabo decision
Neighbours in Oceania
- Commonwealth of Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- French Polynesia
- Kingdom of Tonga
- French New Caledonia
- Chilean Rapa Nui
- Guam (US territory)
- American Samoa
- Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
Questions
When did Tuvalu exist?
1978 CE to the present, about 47 years.
Where was Tuvalu?
Polynesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Funafuti.
What language did Tuvalu speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.
What came before Tuvalu?
Gilbert and Ellice Islands.