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How Big Is Tuvalu?

Tuvalu, located in Australia-Oceania, is the 229th largest country in the world, covering approximately 26 square kilometers (10 square miles). That's about 14.69% the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 11,544 people.

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26 km²
10 sq mi
#229 of 236 countries
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Tuvalu's Geography

Tuvalu has approximately 24 km of coastline. Within Australia, Tuvalu is the 23rd largest of 26 countries, sitting between Norfolk Island and Nauru. With 444 people per km², it is more densely populated than the Oceanian average of 125 per km².

How Far Across Is Tuvalu?

Tuvalu stretches approximately 416 km (258 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 417 km (259 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Boston to Philadelphia. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 5 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Tuvalu Fit?

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Tuvalu fits inside Belgium 1174 times

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Tuvalu fits inside Switzerland 1588 times

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Tuvalu fits inside Netherlands 1598 times

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Tuvalu fits inside South Korea 3835 times

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Nauru
Nauru
21 km²
19% smaller
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Barthelemy
25 km²
about the same size
Tuvalu
Tuvalu
26 km²
Macau
Macau
28 km²
8% larger
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
177 km²
581% larger
Alaska
Alaska
1,481,348 km²
5697392% larger

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Tuvalu at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 26 km² (10 sq mi)
World Size Rank #229 of 236
Capital Funafuti
Population Density 444 per km²
Population 11,544 people
Coastline 24 km
Life Expectancy 68.4 years
GDP per Capita $5,200 USD