Tuvalu

The narrow islet that holds the capital of Tuvalu, a long thin strip of land with the main government offices, airport and most of the atoll's population.

A marine protected area northeast of Fongafale covering coral reef, lagoon and islet habitat, sheltering sea turtles and migratory birds.

A large enclosed body of water within Funafuti Atoll, serving as a natural harbor and marine habitat, fringed by the narrow islands of the atoll rim.

Tuvalu's northwesternmost atoll, a small community on a reef-ringed island with strong cultural traditions, white sand beaches and access to Pacific open ocean.

A horseshoe-shaped atoll in northern Tuvalu with a comparatively large village, extensive coconut grove and a wide lagoon channel used by fishing boats.

A central Tuvalu atoll with a large deep lagoon, used as a bombing target by the United States during World War Two, now a quiet community of small islets surrounding expansive water.