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  Tuvalu - LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT, TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, FLORA AND FAUNA
There are no political parties, and political life and elections are dominated by personalities.
Tuvalu has no armed forces except for the local police, which includes a maritime surveillance unit.
Tuvalu's remoteness has discouraged tourism; the few visitors are on commercial or official business.
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Asia-and-Oceania/Tuvalu.html   (903 words)

  
 Tuvalu (09/06)
Tuvalu became fully independent in 1978 and in 1979 signed a treaty of friendship with the United States, which recognized Tuvalu's possession of four small islands formerly claimed by the United States.
Tuvalu is a safe country of unspoiled natural beauty and friendly people, but remoteness and lack of infrastructure have constricted Tuvalu’s ability to develop its tourism potential.
Tuvalu became a member of United Nations in 2000 and maintains a mission at the UN in New York.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/16479.htm   (2142 words)

  
 Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a "special member" of the Commonwealth, eligible for benefits from its functional affiliates but not required to attend the Heads of Government Meetings.
Elections are held every four years, or sooner if Parliament is dissolved by the governor general in accordance with the constitution.
Tuvalu's minute size and almost total lack of exploitable resources suggest that most of the population will remain dependent on subsistence activities for the foreseeable future.
www2.hawaii.edu /~ogden/piir/pacific/tuvalu.html   (677 words)

  
 Parliament of Tuvalu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Parliament of Tuvalu (Fale i Fono, also sometimes known as the House of Assembly) is the unicameral national legislature in Tuvalu.
The parliament is responsible for nominating the Prime Minister of Tuvalu from among their ranks, who serves as head of the government.
Elections for the parliament were last held on August 3, 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parliament_of_Tuvalu   (373 words)

  
 THE CONSTITUTION OF TUVALU
"the Sovereign", in the sense of the Sovereign of Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a sovereign democratic State, governed in accordance with this Constitution and in particular in accordance with the Principles set out in the Preamble.
(1) The executive authority of Tuvalu is primarily vested in the Sovereign, and in the Governor-General as the representative of the Sovereign.
www.tuvaluislands.com /const_tuvalu.htm   (11424 words)

  
 Elections and parties in Tuvalu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elections and parties in Tuvalu gives information on elections, election results and parties in Tuvalu.
The Parliament of Tuvalu (Palamene o Tuvalu) has 15 members, elected for a four year term in 7 double- and 1 single-seat constituencies.
Summary of the 3 August 2006 Parliament of Tuvalu
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elections_in_Tuvalu   (190 words)

  
 Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a parliamentary democracy and British Commonwealth member with a population of approximately 11 thousand.
The Tuvalu Brethren Church subsequently filed a complaint against the council after the council ordered church members to stop further proselytizing and some islanders attacked and injured church members and damaged church property.
There were no formal political parties; however, Parliament informally was divided between a faction that supported the Toafa government and a faction that did not.
www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/61630.htm   (2737 words)

  
 Government of Tuvalu
Tuvalu maintains an independent judiciary consisting of a High Court and eight island courts.
Tuvalu maintains a diplomatic mission in New York at 800 2nd Ave, Suite 400B New York, New York 10017 (tel: 212-490-0534; fax: 212-937-0692).
Tuvalu does not have an embassy in the United States - the country's only diplomatic post is in Fiji - Tuvalu does, however, have a UN office located at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400D, New York, New York 10017, telephone: [1] (212) 490-0534
infotut.com /geography/Tuvalu/Government   (666 words)

  
 Wichtige Infos vor der Reise nach Tuvalu
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 2 August 2002 (next to be held following general elections in 2006)
Tuvalu consists of a densely populated, scattered group of nine coral atolls with poor soil.
In 1998, Tuvalu began deriving revenue from use of its area code for "900" lines and in 2000, from the lease of its ".tv" Internet domain name.
360d.de /urlaub/reise/tuvalu.htm   (855 words)

  
 Government
The court system consists of the sovereign in council, court of Appeal and the High Court, which are courts of general trial and appellate jurisdiction, and the Magistrates' Courts, Island Courts, and Land Courts which are lower courts with limited jurisdiction.
Tuvalu is politically stable and politics are relatively low-key.
In 1989, Dr. Puapua lost the election to Bikenibeu Paeniu, a political new-comer who won the seat of his home island Funafuti, in an earlier by-election prior to contesting for the Prime Ministership.
www.tuvaluislands.com /gov_info.htm   (539 words)

  
 Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a safe country of unspoiled natural beauty and friendly people.
Tuvalu is an active member of the Pacific Islands Forum.
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.
www.infoplease.com /country/profiles/tuvalu.html   (1428 words)

  
 Elections around the World 2006
Information covered includes the date and type of election; the number of registered voters; the party in power (where applicable); the type of government; whether voting is compulsory; some key issues; the main players; commentary as the elections unfold; and results when known.
A presidential election is an election to select the chief of state or head of government (the president) in a presidential system of government.
Elections 2006 — Fiji Islands is the official elections web site where there is information on Fiji’s electoral system, voting, political parties, press releases as well as current and past election results.
www.aph.gov.au /library/INTGUIDE/POL/elections2006.htm   (5143 words)

  
 Preamble
This Constitution is the supreme law of Tuvalu and, subject to sub section (2), any act (whether legislative, executive or judicial) that is inconsistent with it is, to the extent of the inconsistency, void.
A person born outside Tuvalu on or after the date on which this Constitution took effect is a citizen of Tuvalu by birth if on the date of his birth either of his parents is, or would but for his death have been, a citizen of Tuvalu.
The executive authority of Tuvalu is primarily vested in the Sovereign, and in the Governor-General as the representative of the Sovereign.
www.cmseducation.org /wconsts/tuvalu.html   (17787 words)

  
 Government Of Tuvalu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 11 October 2004 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2006)
If you would like to use this flag of Tuvalu or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Tuvalu or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/tuvalu_country_government.shtml   (564 words)

  
 Tuvalu - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Tuvalu is a constitutional monarchy with a 15-member unicameral parliament elected every 4 years.
The main focus of Tuvalu's foreign policy is the Pacific region; Tuvalu is a member of the Pacific Islands Forum and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), UNESCO and World Health Organisation (WHO).
Tuvalu signed a Treaty of Friendship with the United States in 1979 and has diplomatic relations with several other countries including Japan and the Republic of Korea.
www.dfat.gov.au /geo/tuvalu/tuvalu_brief.html   (831 words)

  
 Tuvalu
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 14 August 2006 (next to be held following parliamentary elections in 2010)
Tuvalu does not have an embassy in the US - the country's only diplomatic post is in Fiji - Tuvalu does, however, have a UN office located at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400D, New York, NY 10017, telephone: [1] (212) 490-0534
Tuvalu derives around $1.5 million per year from the lease of its ".tv" Internet domain name.
www.indexmundi.com /tuvalu   (996 words)

  
 IFES Election Guide - Country Profile: Nigeria - Elections
The decision was made after several minor political parties issued a formal complaint against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stating that the fees imposed by INEC were being used as a way to prevent smaller, less affluent political groups to take part in the campaign.
However issues such as the possibility of violence during the elections, poll rigging, and the registration of 30 political parties for Nigeria’s parliamentary election are posing as major concerns for the INEC.
However the increase of political parties from 6 to 28 groups is raising concerns about the accuracy of the voter register.
www.electionguide.org /country-news.php?ID=158   (2098 words)

  
 Parties and Elections in America: The Electoral Process   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Book Description: Parties and Elections in America is an established and well-respected text covering all aspects of the electoral process from historical roots through election year 2000.
Chapter updates reflecting the events from the 2000 election include the presidential nomination process, the endless election, the role of Ralph Nader and the Greens, and media blunders on election night.
The concluding chapter is updated to look ahead toward election reform measures certain to be proposed in the aftermath of Election 2000.
isbn.nu /074251627X   (407 words)

  
 Tuvalu Islands: Angus Reid Global Monitor
Tuvalu’s economy is dependent on international aid, the sale of fishing licences, and interest from a trust fund established in the 1980’s by Australia and Britain.
In April 2006, members of Tuvalu’s Chamber of Commerce marched to Parliament demanding government accountability over a United States aid package.
There are no political parties in Tuvalu, with parliamentarians aligning themselves into informal groupings and elections mostly occurring on family-personal ties and reputation.
www.angus-reid.com /tracker/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/11484   (378 words)

  
 IFES Election Guide - Country Profile: Albania - Elections
Reruns of the July 3 parliamentary elections were held on August 21 in three constituencies, where either fraud was widely reported or elections were not held at all in July.
Sixteen parties and coalitions signed a code of conduct pledging to hold peaceful and transparent campaigns followed by free and fair elections.
These results show the Socialist Party with 41.98% of the vote, the Democratic Party/Union for Victory with 37.07%, the Democrat Party with 5.11% and the Social Democratic Party with 3.56% of the vote.
www.electionguide.org /country-news.php?ID=3   (418 words)

  
 MapUp.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Virtually the only jobs in the islands that pay a steady wage or salary are with the government.
Tuvalu's GDP per capita was about U.S.$2,020 in 2004.
Another 300 sailors are in Tuvalu on well-earned leave between rigorous, 12-plus-month cruises.
mapup.com /oceania/tuvalu.html   (1373 words)

  
 Tuvalu Island Government Information
There are no formal political parties in this country of only 11,000 people; election campaigns are largely on the basis of personal/family ties and reputation.
He was replaced by Maatia Toafa in October 2004 after a vote of no confidence in August 2004.
Toafa is the ninth Prime Minister of Tuvalu and also holds the portfolio of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labor.
www.traveldocs.com /tv/govern.htm   (448 words)

  
 Welcome to Tuvalu
elections: the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general appointed by the queen on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 8 April 1998 (next to be held NA 2002)
Economy—overview: Tuvalu consists of a densely populated, scattered group of nine coral atolls with poor soil.
Substantial income is received annually from an international trust fund established in 1987 by Australia, NZ, and the UK and supported also by Japan and South Korea.
www.middleeastnews.com /Tuvalu.html   (867 words)

  
 Tuvalu 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...
Political parties and leaders: there are no political parties but members of Parliament usually align themselves in informal groupings
Diplomatic representation in the US: Tuvalu does not have an embassy in the US - the country's only diplomatic post is in Fiji - Tuvalu does, however, have a UN office located at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400D, New York, New York 10017, telephone: [1] (212) 490-0534
Flag description: light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant; the outer half of the flag represents a map of the country with nine yellow five-pointed stars symbolizing the nine islands
www.theodora.com /wfb2003/tuvalu/tuvalu_government.html   (410 words)

  
 Tuvalu Government 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
Tuvalu Government 2004 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
Tuvalu does not have an embassy in the US - the country's only diplomatic post is in Fiji - Tuvalu does, however, have a UN office located at 800 2nd Avenue, Suite 400D, New York, New York 10017, telephone: [1] (212) 490-0534
the US does not have an embassy in Tuvalu; the US ambassador to Fiji is accredited to Tuvalu
www.immigration-usa.com /wfb2004/tuvalu/tuvalu_government.html   (387 words)

  
 Tuvalu Government 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
elections: the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general appointed by thequeen on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputyprime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election lastheld NA December 1996 (next to be held by NA 1997)
elections: last held 25 November 1993 (next to be held by NA 1997)
Flag description light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant;the outer half of the flag represents a map of the country with nine yellowfive-pointed stars symbolizing the nine islands
www.photius.com /wfb1997/tuvalu/tuvalu_government.html   (282 words)

  
 Tuvalu Products and English Languages
Tuvalu became a British protectorate as the Ellice Islands in 1892.
elections:the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 13 December 2001 (next to be held by August 2002)
Economy - overview: Tuvalu consists of a densely populated, scattered group of nine coral atolls with poor soil.
www.worldlanguage.com /Countries/Tuvalu.htm   (1086 words)

  
 Electoral Calendar-international elections world elections
Parties and Elections in Europe This site contains several electoral links.
Code Incorporated CODE Inc. delivers election and registration supplies worldwide and provides customized materials to support secure voting worldwide.
Total or partial reproduction must be approved by the author
www.angelfire.com /ma/maxcrc/elections.html   (252 words)

  
 Tuvalu, Map and Flag
Situated on the Agnes river, this photo was taken from near Toora, in Gippsland.Beautiful area that would remind you of parts of Ireland.
Oceania, island group consisting of nine coral atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Hawaii to Australia
elections: the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; prime minister and deputy prime minister elected by and from the members of Parliament; election last held 2 August 2002 (next to be held NA)
www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/Tuvalu.html   (1063 words)

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