Tuvalu Postal Code

Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean near Polynesian. It is situated between Hawaii and Australia. Funafuti is the capital and the largest city of Tuvalu. The other major cities and towns in Tuvalu are Savave Village, Motufoua School, Teava Village, Tanrake Village, Tumasera Village, Tokelau Village, Toga Village, Asau Village, Kulia Village, Lolua Village, Pepesala Village, etc.

The official languages of the country in Tuvalu are Tuvaluan and English. The commonly spoken languages in Tuvalu are English, Tuvaluan, etc. Tuvalu is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like New Year’s Day, Commonwealth Day, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter, Easter Monday, Gospel Day, King’s Official Birthday, National Children’s Day, Tuvalu Day, Heir to the Throne's Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.

The official name of the postal service in Tuvalu is Tuvalu Post Limited, previously it was known as The Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau. The postal service in Tuvalu was introduced on 1 January 1976 and the name Tuvalu Post Limited was adopted in 2013. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in Tuvalu got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.

Land Area

Tuvalu has a total land area of 26 km2, which comes to around a total of 10 mi2. The territory of Tuvalu is divided into three reef islands and six true atolls. The names of the reef islands are Nanumanga, Niutao, and Niulakita. The names of the atolls are Funafuti, Nanumea, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Vaitupu. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.

Water Area

Tuvalu has major sources of water including groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. Tuvalu has a few water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.

Mountains

Tuvalu contains only one mountain. The highest peak and the most prominent mountain is Niulakita which is about five meters (16 feet). The other major mountains are very small and not considered effective.

Postal Stamps

List of postal and courier services in Tuvalu :

• Tuvalu Parcel Delivery
• Express Courier Tuvalu
• Eurosender
• DHL Express Courier
• ASAP Courier and Logistics