Geography Now! TUVALU

[@GeographyNow]

The world's #1 or #2 least visited country. LOTS of mystery to solve. Our last "T" country, and last Polynesian country (one more for Oceania though!). Also Thanks KERI - she is officially the RAREST person we've ever had as a guest host the show (only about 13,000 Tuvaluans in the world). THIS is an episode you don't want to miss. ENJOY!

[@lucycleaver7120]

Uganda 🇺🇬 is next!

[@Kurosaka]

Meet them at expo dubai very cool people

[@eggdealer5216]

Tuvalu culture is very interesting 🇹🇻 Love from 🏳🏳

[@rakiahbaker5589]

I love learning about small countries, like the microstates.

[@awesome346]

Jesus loves you!

[@LightsharkStuff]

The video already has more views than Tuvalu's population

[@PaulDidIt]

This is a fun fact, amaze balls vid too. Approaching triple their population now.

[@deleted-something]

Fr

[@BinxTheSuperCuteCat]

Wut

[@LightsharkStuff]

@@PaulDidItten times now

[@aleksplavcev8044]

Of course and fortunately for Paul ! ... But I don't think that every citizen of Tuvalu will watch it

[@Technocratic_Crow]

When this series ends I will re-watch every single episode of it from A to Z.

[@EternalFaith_ICXC]

Same

[@damirimamagic5064]

Me too.

[@inmysightpewpew893]

same

[@utprabhgautam7237]

same mate

[@ristats5689]

They need to make a movie of all the episodes and I'll watch everyday until it ends

[@YesTheory]

Love this such a great breakdown thank you!!

[@obi3107]

How the hell did no-one notice you guys?

[@4epictime]

Im early and i dont know why there are no other people in the reply

[@hilmust6278]

Hur kan det bara vara 2 kommentarer??

[@Diembee]

I’ve always had this fascination with these tiny island nations in Oceania ever since I visited Hawaii. Hawaii is cool, but I don’t think you really get the authentic island experience when everything is so tourist-y. Now enter these tiny island nations that go completely unknown by most of the rest of the world; there’s pristine beaches, coral reefs, islands to explore, and rich culture somewhere here, the only issue is well… trying to get there in the first place.

[@mygetawayart]

and there are plenty of islands (maybe not Tuvalu though) that have a much better balance of touristy and authentic than Hawaii, where you can enjoy your luxury beach cabins and pay with credit cards but also be extremely close to the traditional islander lifestyle

[@CoffeeSuccubus]

Hawaii is too Americanized. I don't really like it.

[@cautionisyomommy6969]

It’s nice because there aren’t even 1000 tourist per year going there so You can relax

[@Chino56751]

@@CoffeeSuccubus Its literally a US state. " Americanized " ( which you say like its a bad thing ) is what it should be. It'd be like if Arizona became " European"-ized, or something.

[@Chino56751]

@mate Yes, it should- because it's a US state. As much as Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, or North Dakota. You say " Americanized " as if it's bad ( it isn't ), and as if it's a country- which it isn't. A US State. Also funny you mock tourism, given that whole nations depend on it for their economy. Or that it stops you from having the " authentic island experience ", which for some IS tourism. There's always...Guam, I suppose, if you want somewhere more rustic

[@kalanimaiokalani]

Fafetai lasi (thank you very much) for showcasing Tuvalu 🇹🇻 very proud to see you showcase nearly all the Pacific Islands , with just Vanuatu left 😊 I also want to acknowledge your awesome pronunciation especially with the name TuVAlu .... leshgo Tuvalu !!!! Sipi kana!!!! 🌏🥥🌺🌴🇹🇻

[@Chino56751]

If only you had mountains, lol. XD. That's what we have Colorado for. Still, you got kickass beaches.

[@jamescannon5895]

@@Chino56751 the most American comment in world history

[@PurooRoy]

@@Chino56751 what's Colorado?

[@Radioactive3.c4n]

I wish I had a geography teacher like him

[@CoolBritishBoy]

lol same

[@SawyerWX]

just watch all of his videos, youll basically learn all about geography lol

[@HogRidda]

Who asked

[@SawyerWX]

@@HogRidda I did

[@FreddyImran32]

@@HogRidda I did

[@bestaqua23]

As a person who worked in domain registries I'm really excited for this one

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Ah, Tuvalu, the chief exporter of novelty domain names.

[@Mike-rm1vw]

I worked in Tuvalu in the 80s as a surveyor, incredibly beautiful. I flew in once and sailed many times. It was the first time that I was on a tropical deserted island, nobody else… Stunning people/scenery/country, I strongly recommend that you make it one of your life’s adventures, because it will be…

[@dimitrykoffi8911]

34 Now, after the pyramid top, where I was standing, comes the Capstone and the Capstone is the Seventh dimension! And on the other side, it was in this seventh dimension that the constellation of all the celestial beings stood above the waters, this was the Capstone that had come down there on the pyramid top, above the waters, while I was standing there on sand of the sea, on the pyramid top. And this corruptible body could not get into the Capstone, as the body of William Branham could not get into the constellation of the seven Angels when he was receiving the seven seals. As also the body of Moses could at no time get into the seventh dimension when he was receiving the tables of the law. Who I am then, I, Prophet Kacou Philippe? Have all these great messengers who came before me built the pyramid, age after age, for me to come and stand on it? Who is this one who has received a so great grace? Truly, this one is the celestial door of the pyramid of ages whose bases are the waters. But it is humbly by the underground door the mankind will meet me and will meet Salvation. Download the free application PROPHÈTE KACOU PHILIPPE (Officiel) on playstore for Android or App store for iPhone prophète kacou Philippe Contact : Apostle Yanick Aka [phone]

[@MuzzaHukka]

What are the girls there like?

[@Lightning7112]

@@MuzzaHukka We need this question answered

[@jetz4life630]

Keri Ann she was our head girl in FIJI LDS CHURCH COLLEGE in FIJI....wow she's in this video🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@freshsg_gamer9660]

Fun Fact (I don't remember it being mentioned in the video) There are 9 stars on the flag which represent the 9 islands of Tuvalu in the rough location.

[@5en_official]

He always explains that in Flag/Fan Friday

[@eightyoutube11]

@@5en_officialYas queen

[@saulthechicanootaku]

It's incredible how you managed to get two Tuvaluans on your show, Barbs, as I due to how their so rare outside of their native country and how I don't think contacting the ones who live in the country is easy. No wonder you call people like Carrie, Terry from the Solomon Islands, and Malika from Turkmenistan "unicorns". I do wish the best of everything for the tiny dots in the ocean, Tuvalu and Happy Thanksgiving, Barbs. 🇹🇻

[@starandswords]

I’d love to see geography now episodes which focus specifically on indigenous populations in various regions and videos about the different seas and oceans!

[@keitheverettshow]

Oceanography now!

[@jimpennin9588]

No matter what Hannah says, your part of the show is great 😎

[@dejankulusexy4472]

@@keitheverettshow oh hey Keith

[@DiamondKingStudios]

@@keitheverettshow "It's time to learn Oceanography." *"NOW!"*

[@starandswords]

@@keitheverettshow yaaaassss

[@discordiasreturn1222]

i just about cried when i found out that getting there would be 12 000 euros from europe. never in my lifetime will i be able to see this beauty. really fantastic episode!

[@schalitz1]

Considering going in June. From the East Coast of the US its only 1800 USD round trip, which is a killer deal compared to 12,000

[@UpQuark8]

Great job. Also, Keri Ann was an amazing cohost. Have always been very interested in tiny nations and how the people there live.

[@AllenI04]

Love from Indonesia to all Tuvaluans People! 🇹🇻 🇮🇩

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

You really have "Tu-value" the uniqueness of small countries like this.

[@Unsavoryy]

Lol

[@danjaminmonster]

Thank you Paul, and everyone else he’s worked with, for telling me about all of these countries, small and large. I’m really exited for the Uganda video, and this one was amazing to😊!

[@zackallengaming668]

Yeah ive been waiting on a uganda video too ngl

[@Aaryanahuja234]

Exited 😂

[@mrplatinum5987]

Not the only one

[@kobzelfn9588]

I can’t wait to learn about Uganda! The one after Uganda though… I’m not sure if they’ll do it.

[@stargazer0016]

It was great to hear the Tuvaluan language! Very interesting video. The individual regions (islands) being important for personal identity even though it's a small country kinda reminded me of my own country Switzerland.

[@Trigarta]

Loved the short segment of countries from years ago demanding longer episodes. I hope when you are done with all the contries left, you get around to revisiting some of them.

[@TheNeo349]

could someone pls help out with the names of these countries? i am terrible with maps :p

[@topcyclebfk287]

@@TheNeo349 I only know one 🇩🇿 Algeria .because I'm from there

[@vincentnicosia780]

@@TheNeo349 the others were Afghanistan and Albania.

[@noo4449]

Finally! One of the most unknown, but interesting and unusual nations!

[@Un4rceable]

Hey Geography now team you guys should do a segment on wider ethnolinguistic families like Germanic peoples, Slavs, Sink-Tibetan, Austronesian, etc. I like the way y’alls channel shares info and I feel like y’all could really do really well with side episodes like that.

[@raedusoleil6375]

I’d really love to see you revisit the older episodes with the in depth analysis format you now have!

[@MrEnterainment]

Keri is such a natural co-host, Paul! She did great. Best co-host, that's not already a part of Geography Now, ever! You should really think of hiring her! 🥳

[@mostmost1]

She was very nice

[@broderickfall]

The world is not ready for actual genuine diversity

[@joebarrera334]

Caleb's just flexing his accent ability at this point and I'm here for it

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

His secret is that he's totally unabashed about acting really silly.

[@satriahadi1893]

it's so nice learn about countries that are not much talked about in mainstream media like tuvalu and other nations and i'll wait for more of them

[@Polishamrock]

I hope this little country survives for all eternity. Love Tuvalu from Poland🇹🇻♥️🇵🇱

[@GoodSaulman_is_McJimmyGill]

Thank you Geography Now! Now I know at least one thing about Tuvalu.

[@axeptproject]

When she spoke Tuvaluan at the end, it was pure pleasure to my ears ❤️

[@samoanfun11]

I love the David Attenborough explanation of the King Tide portion...😆

[@squeeerle]

I have learned so much about the world watching these videos! I was only vaguely aware that Tuvalu was a country in Oceania prior to watching this video. Thank you!

[@Mo-fd9ri]

Hire that girl, she is a natural talent. She should consider career in presenting.

[@isabelgason563]

Thank you, this is my favorite episode, yet! By having those Tuvaluan Guests-I’ve already fallen in love with the people!

[@lucasmarble2572]

This channel is like a drug. I can’t get enough of it! Keep it coming, final push of letters! UVYZ

[@DLR1997]

He has thirteen countries to go; Seven for U Three for V One for Y And Two for Z

[@tannerwilson4843]

@@DLR1997 They is some big ones coming up. USA, United Kingdom, UAE, Vietnam, and ……. Ukraine. That episode is going to be quite hairy. Also, I think early episodes (especially the A, B & C Countries) need full episodes of their own. He did those really early in the channel and deserve the full episode treatment.

[@DLR1997]

@@tannerwilson4843 you know it; i hope he does ok when reaches The Ukraine Episode

[@ncubesays]

Still twiddling my thumbs here in Zimbabwe.Can't wait!!!

[@DLR1997]

@@ncubesays that's going to be the last country on the list and it's going to be about late 2023 before it comes out

[@trungduong4040]

This video is amazing. I've learned so much about this lovely country! Definitely the most informative video about Tuvalu on youtube.

[@glennfolau6959]

I haven't yet had the good fortune to visit Tuvalu, one day I will get there, I know a few Tuvalu who live in NZ, really looking forward to visiting. Can't wait for the episode on Niue, and Taiwan, when they come.

[@sunstrikersunchild233]

Love this video, most people in this region are more familiar with nz, Samoa, hawaii,and tahiti, Rapanui ( Easter island) but there are other islands like Tuvalu you don't hear about. ♥️

[@jacklazzaro9820]

I’ve heard from mangrove videos that mangroves grow really well in sea water. Would this actually work to reduce or even prevent sinkage of small island nations?

[@BensCooking]

Ya maybe but a big problem is sea level because at some point the trees will be too small and get washed away, but yeah and in many places where they take out mangroves the effects of erosion and waves get worse

[@Emil-yd1ge]

Once again you found an amazing co-host! Keri Ann is so charismatic and charming.

[@abigough5857]

Tuvalu is one of the countries I want to go to most. It looks so stunning and beautiful ❤️🇹🇻

[@Sednas]

I do plan on visiting Tuvalu someday when I am able to financially, and this video has helped me quite a bit considering how scattered the information is about Tuvalu online.

[@moten5742]

Truly one of the countries of all time

[@aagamjain1395]

surely one that is surrounded by water

[@samjgollings8664]

“Prince William and Kate William” is an all-time great Keith moment

[@jackoneill7610]

Hahahahahahaha

[@nurarihion]

In hawaiian there are cognates for Saituagane and Saitaina, they're Kaikuakane and Kaikaina, though the adoption meaning is not there, they are also used fro sibling relations, Kaikuakane is for a male brother to a woman, and Kaikaina for a younger sibling of the same gender.

[@SerendibiteStudios]

I love how your videos are so informative as well as fun to watch! Keep up the good work!

[@sepetisionelatu5539]

I am Tongan and the name Kongatapu is the same as Tongatapu the main island in Tonga. Tonga means south and tapu means forbidden/secret/no etc. The word falekaupule in Tongan is basically 3 different words fale (house) kau (members) pulr (leaders)

[@TheRareVideosXL]

What an interesting episode this was. Great job as always guys. Keep it up.

[@ThrE3-GeS]

When ever i hear Hannah speaking i go nuts. I like the way she speaks, so adorable, espacially how she pronounces the „s“ it‘s so cute, i don’t know how angels talk but i imagine they speak just like her.

[@7floppa81]

Love watching about Oceanian countries , because there’s not much about them . And yeah , it probably the most detailed video about Tuvalu on KZbin 😂

[@aagamjain1395]

that's true

[@newroman5421]

Thank you for doing Tuvalu I've been obsessed with it for a long time!

[@giannistsolebas6962]

Absolutely amazing episode, and what an interesting Nation TuVAlu is! I'm sending my love and regards!!

[@ricequin]

It feels like I’ve been waiting years for this episode and it didn’t disappoint.

[@aoteren]

29:45 They do deserve longer episodes, dude. No but seriously, I understand that for now you only focus on getting to Zimbabwe. And I am all for it, there are some really known and interesting countries coming, like Zimbabwe itself, all "United" countries (UAE, UK, USA), Venezuela, Yemen, Uruguay, and I personally already can't wait for my birth country Ukraine (only one more episode left before it, yoo-hoo!) That being said, I do hope that in some 8795 years, after you make videos about all UN countries and all UN observers and unrecognized countries, you will find the time, resources and, most importantly, the desire to redo at least the A and B countries into current format. Regardless, that was a great episode)) Really amazes me how such a small country with barely any land has so much going for them)

[@ncubesays]

The only reason I started watching this channel was to wait for my country Zimbabwe!!

[@melodyclark1944]

Denmark didn't even get ten minutes

[@pierreodendaal6519]

@@melodyclark1944 We need at least 20 mins. Long enough for info, short enough to not lose audience attention

[@RenewVir]

So excited for Vanuatu. Yo go Barbs doin such an awesome job. Big props to you and your team.

[@poisonarrowfrog641]

This country is the first Commonwealth Realm you've covered since the Elizabethan era.

[@olajong2315]

🗿🗿Elizabethan era ended in the 1600’s Unless you mean the new Elizabethan age 💀

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I mean... I guess that's technically an accurate term.

[@lonoleneuoti2740]

Shipping info could be a bit more accurate. Tuvalu sold Nivaga II way longer than 9 months ago (video's release date). Currently, the islands are services by the Nivaga III, Manufolau and Moeiteava as the main scheduled vessels and a couple smaller vessels that are sometimes chartered for specific purposes.

[@MDMD-sv3mq]

Watching one of your episodes before going to sleep became my favorite part every night. Sincerely from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@Ikaikaalika95]

As a Polynesian thank you for videos like this(and the rest of the pacific videos). Videos like these help preserve culture which is usually misrepresented or forgotten completely.

[@Nordanatolier55]

Greetings from Türkiye to Tuvalu :)

[@moelden-ford912]

It makes me sad that these vids don’t get many views anymore. Love the Chanel

[@Nintentoad125]

I've been waiting for this for years! Love Tuvalu

[@jessicathenobody]

Me too :)

[@Epson-tf2sb]

Same here!

[@rohang6213]

I think its amazing how early humans ventured out into an ocean that they knew nothing about.

[@xMoac]

If I had the opportunity I would visit to both take in the island vibe but also the Japanese wartime wrecks. It’s like some Indians Jones/Lara Croft/Nathan Drake mystery exploration. They should sell tourism by perhaps embracing that ‘theme’.

[@dimitrykoffi8911]

34 Now, after the pyramid top, where I was standing, comes the Capstone and the Capstone is the Seventh dimension! And on the other side, it was in this seventh dimension that the constellation of all the celestial beings stood above the waters, this was the Capstone that had come down there on the pyramid top, above the waters, while I was standing there on sand of the sea, on the pyramid top. And this corruptible body could not get into the Capstone, as the body of William Branham could not get into the constellation of the seven Angels when he was receiving the seven seals. As also the body of Moses could at no time get into the seventh dimension when he was receiving the tables of the law. Who I am then, I, Prophet Kacou Philippe? Have all these great messengers who came before me built the pyramid, age after age, for me to come and stand on it? Who is this one who has received a so great grace? Truly, this one is the celestial door of the pyramid of ages whose bases are the waters. But it is humbly by the underground door the mankind will meet me and will meet Salvation. Download the free application PROPHÈTE KACOU PHILIPPE (Officiel) on playstore for Android or App store for iPhone prophète kacou Philippe Contact : Apostle Yanick Aka [phone]

[@DarkMatter1992]

Hey, I've been there, to Funafuti. The Pandanus fruit was interesting, the coconuts were good, the crabs were great and the coconut crabs were amazing. I remember one of the days I was there, it was raining really heavily and I had to go out to get some fishing line for something. I could have waited until the rain stopped, but my clothes were due for a wash anyway. The path I took from where we were staying to the shops, I ran both ways about 380m, brought me along the side of the air strip for about 140m, running through water that was nearly up to my knees. All in all, a very memorable experience.

[@fdoctor79]

This episode was worth the wait. Thanks to Paul, the adorable Keri, and all involved for introducing us to Tuvalu! The more you know! 🤗

[@solascriptura-e7t]

@11:35 She said: "Bless their hearts". As a Georgian (USA), that made me very proud 🥲

[@nailahdawkins]

*Gary* came through with the accents! Hooray for that 😅👏🏾

[@raulsalazar3012]

You're co host is hella amazing. Tuvaluan people are hella kind. You forgot to mention Te Vaka, the famous band that has a little Tuvalu in it.

[@Epson-tf2sb]

Te vaka is more Tokelauan than Tuvaluan

[@raulsalazar3012]

@@Epson-tf2sb I heard it's a mix of everything not just tokelauan

[@Epson-tf2sb]

Yeah in this current group of Tevaka it is a mix of different pacific island culture artists. Sorry i was only thinking of the main singer/founder.

[@nikolagyurchev2310]

Before I was happy Bulgaria starts with B so Barbs can make a video but now I am jealous, the first countries just got some tiny videos 😅 Is it possible to somehow compensate with extra information for the first countries after the completing the set? It's a great source of more content 😁

[@wawirorandey8679]

I love Polynesia. ❤️❤️❤️ Tuvalu

[@ahmadshabana1588]

MY/ID/BN/SG:Ikan Masin Tuvaly:Ika MAsima how similar the language are, and the food look exact same too

[@melikedurdu515]

Great episode!

[@Jay-ov4xq]

I love this episode!

[@4ngrydude]

Wow so many similarities. In Kiribati, we call it. Te Karewe(toddy), Te Mai(breadfruit), Te ore ano(ore means hit/throw/kick), maneaba(meeting house), Nuian language(I can understand it very well different accents tho) etc.

[@margaretkairu7418]

CANT WAIT FOR THE UK EPISODE!

[@angelkatanski8309]

BRO THE NEXT EPISODE IS UAE

[@704commentkan]

@@angelkatanski8309 he or she knows that hopefully

[@trungduong4040]

@@angelkatanski8309 Uganda - Ukraine - UAE - UK - USA. That's the order of the next 5 episodes.

[@coombeslauren]

Just looked up the travel route and time for Manchester (UK) to Tuvalu - five flights, three days and £4000 (:

[@risshailsethi4856]

I just watched Canada and then watched this and it is amazing to see how much the videos (including the puns) and the channel has evolved. I wish I knew about this channel years ago, it is just such a gem.

[@britzman9905]

Her accent is so unique and she has pretty eyes!

[@ristats5689]

The channel needs to add bougainville (I hope I said that right) which will gain independence in 2027 so they might be add it. Which they really need to add!

[@Derenci-zelenci10]

Barbs Ur videos are the best bro u absolute legend keep up

[@GreenGalaxio]

I WAITED FOR THIS FOR SO LONG BUT SO SAD TO REALIZE IT’S ALMOST OVER

[@gabeflame7803]

I’m excited! You guys are getting closer to Venezuela!!!

[@Zimo-fx8lk]

The fact that yall foud 33 minutes of information about a nation that is as big as my town amezes me

[@austinharris5346]

Great episode! Can't believe you found two real Tuvalans to co-host. And such great production lol, especially that audio mixing ;)

[@kuroazrem5376]

Tuvalu plays in CONIFA (FIFA for unrecognized States). They even made it to the World Cup of CONIFA in London in 2018.

[@nonopoop3763]

This place looks so cool I wish people could go here more

[@radicalnomad1]

Another awesome video! I absolutely love traveling to obscure places and learning about different ways of life. Although I'm 19 so I haven't traveled much. Tuvalu is now on my travel list, to spend a few days on each of the "islands"

[@zuraorokamono204]

29:44 since you're near the end of the alphabet, I propose you make remakes of the older shorter episodes updated to your current standards once this series is done if it doesn't clash with your future plans

[@andreazee7706]

Thank you so much. It was extremely interesting and definitely you guys provided an amazing service to whole world by sharing so much about Tuvalu.

[@saudqdb2920]

YES YES FINALLY THE TUVALU EPISODE!!!

[@jessicathenobody]

You have no Idea how long I was waiting on that

[@My_Navigator]

im just asking are you gonna include ossetia or does that not count and if not can you please make a short about it

[@shreyasinha8525]

Gained more knowledge about tuvalu lots of love from India🇮🇳

[@mobo7420]

Great episode & wonderful Tuvaluan guests.

[@Nintendoman1]

Next 10 country episodes: Uganda 🇺🇬 Ukraine 🇺🇦 United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United States 🇺🇸 Uruguay 🇺🇾 Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 Vanuatu 🇻🇺 Vatican City 🇻🇦 (maybe) Venezuela 🇻🇪

[@Phena5372]

Hi GN Team, I love your videos, and have watched every country video to date and most of the Flag/Fan Day Episodes too. Keep up the good work, can't wait for the U countries coming up next!

[@FabDelight]

Literally my favourite country in the whole world, I would LOVE to travel there some day 😍 sooo beautiful

[@AIeksejs]

The reason i know about Tuvalu is because the frisian football coach Foppe de Haan tried to get their national team into FIFA and there was a documentary made about it. Looks like paradise 😅

[@ka7uro]

I love Tuvalu!

[@rjmafatu]

26:41 - Fale-tuagane; Is a Funafuti traditional way of presenting the gifts to their brother or their sister who is getting married. Other Tuvalu Islands are coping it and also practicing the Fale-tuagane during their wedding ceremony…

[@kaepsele0711]

When this series ends, I will watch every Flag Fan Friday video.