Tuvalu

Tuvalu is a sovereign island country in Oceania, situated midway between the US state of Hawaii and Australia.

Tuvalu is one of the eighteen British Commonwealth Realms and thus a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a member of the United Nations and the Asia-Pacific Treaty Organisation.

History

 * 1980: passing of the Commonwealth Realms Act in Tuvalu.

Military
Tuvalu has no military force; security and maritime patrol are provided by the Royal Tuvalu Police Force.

Society and culture

 * Transportation in Tuvalu