Tuvalu
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here. | Some history about the country needs to be submitted here. | ||
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===Climate & Weather=== | ===Climate & Weather=== | ||
The climate is warm with the mean annual temperature of 29deg., with a average annual rainfall of 3.000mls. It rains on over half the days of the year, usually heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine. The Trade winds blow from the east for most of the year but strong West winds blow (with heavier rain) in the hurricane season from November to April. Tuvalu is near the hurricane "zone" and storms can appear with little warning. The rest of the year is stable, humid, tropical weather. | The climate is warm with the mean annual temperature of 29deg., with a average annual rainfall of 3.000mls. It rains on over half the days of the year, usually heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine. The Trade winds blow from the east for most of the year but strong West winds blow (with heavier rain) in the hurricane season from November to April. Tuvalu is near the hurricane "zone" and storms can appear with little warning. The rest of the year is stable, humid, tropical weather. | ||
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===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
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Embassy of Tuvalu, 16 Gorrie Street, Suva, Fiji. Telephone: 679.301.355. | Embassy of Tuvalu, 16 Gorrie Street, Suva, Fiji. Telephone: 679.301.355. | ||
| - | ===Health | + | ===Health=== |
| - | A general Hospital exists on Funafuti, full medical and dental services are available. | + | * A general Hospital exists on Funafuti, full medical and dental services are available. |
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| + | ===Security=== | ||
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| + | * CREDIT CARD services are not available anywhere in Tuvalu so visitors are advised to travel with travellers cheques. Overseas payment amounts of over $2000 need exchange control approval. | ||
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| + | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
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===Ports & Anchorages=== | ===Ports & Anchorages=== | ||
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family". | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
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* [http://www.southpacific.org/text/tuvalu.html Tuvalu Travel Guide] | * [http://www.southpacific.org/text/tuvalu.html Tuvalu Travel Guide] | ||
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| + | ===Personal Notes=== | ||
| + | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 12:14, 24 June 2008
Tuvalu
| Tuvalu | |
 Tuvalu Click for larger view | |
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| Capital: | Funafuti |
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| Language: | Tuvaluan (a Polynesian dialect), I-Kiribati (Gilbertese), English |
| Currency: | $AU |
| Tuvalu is made up of 9 atolls. | |
Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Climate & Weather
The climate is warm with the mean annual temperature of 29deg., with a average annual rainfall of 3.000mls. It rains on over half the days of the year, usually heavy downpours followed by bright sunshine. The Trade winds blow from the east for most of the year but strong West winds blow (with heavier rain) in the hurricane season from November to April. Tuvalu is near the hurricane "zone" and storms can appear with little warning. The rest of the year is stable, humid, tropical weather.
Sources for weather information:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
Embassy of Tuvalu, 16 Gorrie Street, Suva, Fiji. Telephone: 679.301.355.
Health
- A general Hospital exists on Funafuti, full medical and dental services are available.
Security
Details?
Notes
- CREDIT CARD services are not available anywhere in Tuvalu so visitors are advised to travel with travellers cheques. Overseas payment amounts of over $2000 need exchange control approval.
?
Ports & Anchorages
Submit Ports and stop-overs
Atolls in the Group
- Nanumea
- Niutao
- Nanumaga
- Nui
- Vaitupu
- Nukufetau
- Funafuti
- Nukulaelae
- Niulakita
Reefs
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
.
