Estimate population 11,100 - Capital: Funafuti / Fongafale
Tuvalu was also known as the Ellice Islands and are located 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles) northeast of Australia and have a total land area of only 24 square kilometres (9 1/4 square miles). Funafuti Atoll is the capital and main port. The other islands are Nanumaga, Nanumea, Niulakita, Niutao, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Vaitupu.