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Tuvalu

Tuvalu mo te Atua

Tuvalu for the Almighty

Written 1978
Adopted 1978
Lyrics Afaese Manoa
Music Afaese Manoa
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Context

Written and composed by Afaese Manoa, the anthem was adopted upon Tuvalu's independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1978. Tuvalu is the fourth-smallest country in the world and one of the most vulnerable to climate change due to its extremely low elevation.

Lyrics

Tuvalu mo te Atua Ko te Enua Tuu Kese Ko toku atu fenua Ku fai ai toku Nena.

Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals

Interesting facts

  • • Tuvalu is one of the smallest and most remote countries in the world, with a total land area of just 26 square kilometers
  • • The country gained significant revenue by selling its internet domain '.tv' to a Californian company, which generates millions in annual licensing fees
  • • Tuvalu is one of the countries most threatened by rising sea levels, with its highest point being only about 4.5 meters above sea level