Fun facts about Funafuti
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The name Funafati is derived from the word 'Funa', which means 'chief' in Samoan.
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Funafuti is an atoll, comprising numerous islets, that is a capital of Tuvalu. As of the 2017 census, it has a population of 6,320 people. More people live in Funafuti than the rest of Tuvalu combined, with it containing approximately 60% of the nation's population.
From the “History” section
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Funafuti has at least 29 islets, with Fongafale being the largest.
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Funafuti is an atoll, comprising numerous islets, that is a capital of Tuvalu. As of the 2017 census, it has a population of 6,320 people. More people live in Funafuti than the rest of Tuvalu combined, with it containing approximately 60% of the nation's population.
From the “Geography” section
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The traditional meeting house on Funafuti is called Tausoa Lima Falekaupule, meaning 'hand of friendship'.
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Funafuti is an atoll, comprising numerous islets, that is a capital of Tuvalu. As of the 2017 census, it has a population of 6,320 people. More people live in Funafuti than the rest of Tuvalu combined, with it containing approximately 60% of the nation's population.
From the “Landmarks” section
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Funafuti experiences an extraordinary amount of rainfall, averaging about 3,500 millimetres annually.
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Funafuti is an atoll, comprising numerous islets, that is a capital of Tuvalu. As of the 2017 census, it has a population of 6,320 people. More people live in Funafuti than the rest of Tuvalu combined, with it containing approximately 60% of the nation's population.
From the “Climate” section
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The Funafuti Falekaupule is the local council responsible for construction approvals on Fongafale.
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Funafuti is an atoll, comprising numerous islets, that is a capital of Tuvalu. As of the 2017 census, it has a population of 6,320 people. More people live in Funafuti than the rest of Tuvalu combined, with it containing approximately 60% of the nation's population.
From the “Politics” section
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