Tuvalu profile

(Last updated: 10 Feb 2009)

Current business situation

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Tuvalu. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Country facts

Capital city: Fongafale

Surface area: 26 sq km

Population: 11,093

Official language(s): Tuvaluan, English

Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor-General, Reverend Sir Filoimea Telito

Head of Government: Prime Minister The Hon Apisai Ielemia

Australian exports to Tuvalu: A$2,877,000

Australian imports from Tuvalu: A$659,000

Tuvalu's principal import sources: Fiji, Australia, New Zealand

(Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country economic fact sheet)

Economic climate

For the latest key economic indicators and statistics, please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet.

Trade relations and statistics

Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade country economic fact sheet for key trade statistics.

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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

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