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Tuvalu
geographical name Tu·va·lu \tü-ˈvä-(ˌ)lü, -ˈvär-(ˌ)ü\
Definition of TUVALU
islands W Pacific N of Fiji; a British territory 1976–78; became an independent memberof the Commonwealth of Nations 1978 ∗ Funafuti area 9 square miles (23 square kilometers), pop 9561 — see gilbert and ellice
Variants of TUVALU
Tu·va·lu or formerly El·lice Islands \ˈe-lis\
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TUVALU Defined for Kids
Tuvalu
geographical name Tu·va·lu \tü-ˈvä-lü, -ˈvär-(ˌ)ü\
Definition of TUVALU for Kids
islands W Pacific N of Fiji; an independent country; capital, Funafuti
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