Tuvalu Politics is a process by which collective decisions are made within groups. ...
This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Tuvalu coat of arms tuvalu File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Queen of Tuvalu Queen Elizabeth II as the Queen of Tuvalu, is the head of state, represented by the Governor General, who is appointed by the Queen on advice of the Prime Minister. ...
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor), born 21 April 1926, is Queen of sixteen independent nations known as the Commonwealth Realms (and has previously been Queen of sixteen others). ... The Governor-General of Tuvalu is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II on the island nation, serving as its head of state, and performing the same duties as the Queen in the United Kingdom. ... Reverend Filoimea Telito is the governor-general of Tuvalu. ... The Prime Minister of Tuvalu is the head of government of Tuvalu. ... Maatia Toafa is the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Tuvalu. ... Elections and parties in Tuvalu gives information on elections, election results and parties in Tuvalu. ...
Tuvalu maintains an independent but generally pro-Western foreign policy. It maintains close relations with Fiji and Australia. It has diplomatic relations with the Republic of China instead of the People's Republic of China; Taipei maintains the only resident embassy in Tuvalu and has a large assistance program in the islands. No other diplomats are resident in Tuvalu, but U.S. diplomats based in Fiji also are accredited to Tuvalu and visit there regularly. National motto: None Official language Mandarin Chinese Capital and largest city Taipei President Chen Shui-bian Vice President Annette Lu Premier Su Tseng-chang Area - Total - % water Ranked 138th 35,980 km² 2. ... City nickname: the City of Azaleas Capital District Xinyi Area - Total - % water Ranked 16 of 25 271. ...
Tuvalu became a member of United Nations in 2000 and maintains a mission at the UN in New York. Tuvalu's only other diplomatic office is its High Commission in Suva, Fiji. Tuvalu is an active member of the Pacific Islands Forum. It also is a member of the Asian Development Bank. The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that describes itself as a global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity. ... Suva is the capital of Fiji. ... The Pacific Islands Forum is an inter-governmental consultative organ which aims to enhance cooperation between the independent countries of the Pacific Ocean and represent their interests. ... The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific. ...
A major international priority for Tuvalu in the UN, at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg and in other international fora is promoting concern about global warming and possible sea level rise. Tuvalu advocates ratification and implementation of the Kyoto Protocol. Tuvalu also takes an interest in the Republic of Nauru because of about 300 Tuvaluans working there. Many are allegedly owed substantial back wages. Global mean surface temperatures 1856 to 2005 Mean temperature anomalies during the period 1995 to 2004 with respect to the average temperatures from 1940 to 1980 Global warming is an increase in the average temperature of the Earths atmosphere and oceans. ... Kyoto Protocol Opened for signature December 11, 1997 in Kyoto, Japan Entered into force February 16, 2005. ...
Tuvalu is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy.
Seven of Tuvalu's nine islands elect two members each to the parliament, the island of Nukulaelae elects one member, and the island of Niulakita is represented as part of Niutao.
Tuvalu continued relations with the United Kingdom as a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
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