tuvalu

• Nome próprio que designa um pequeno país insular da Oceania, na Polinésia, no Pacífico Sul, formado por um grupo de atóis de coral. Foi parte da colônia britânica das Ilhas Gilbert e Ellice até 1975 e tornou-se independente do Reino Unido em 1978.

A proper noun referring to a small island republic in the Pacific Ocean, part of Micronesia, consisting of a group of coral islands. It was formerly part of the British colony of Gilbert and Ellice Islands until 1975 and became independent from the United Kingdom in 1978.

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1. Country in the PacificB2formal

   A small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of a group of coral islands. It was formerly part of the British colony of Gilbert and Ellice Islands, withdrew in 1975, and became independent from the United Kingdom in 1978.

   Tuvalu

   • Tuvalu is one of the smallest countries in the world by population.
   • The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti.
   • Climate change poses a serious threat to the low-lying islands of Tuvalu.

2. Geographic regionB2formal

   A group of coral islands located in Micronesia, southwest of Hawaii.

   Tuvalu

   • The islands of Tuvalu are known for their beautiful coral reefs.
   • Tuvalu is situated in the western Pacific Ocean.
   • The geography of Tuvalu consists of nine islands and atolls.