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!

[@eggdealer5216]

Tuvalu culture is very interesting 🇹🇻 Love from 🏳🏳

[@rakiahbaker5589]

I love learning about small countries, like the microstates.

[@awesome346]

Jesus loves you!

[@Abandoned_account534]

@@awesome346 spamming every single comment on a video about GEOGRAPHY isn't a very effective way to make people join a religion

[@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.

[@cautiondaddy]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@Minstel]

@@Chino56751the only thing about Colorado is South Park Its not even the perfect rectangle despite popular belief

[@Chino56751]

@Minstel No, there's also the mountains and the coffee. And the hilarity of how Denver's mayor thought he could oppose the new Border Czar XD

[@raspexsaurus7]

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

[@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

[@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. 🇹🇻

[@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!

[@AllenI04]

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

[@jetz4life630]

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

[@UpQuark8]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@noo4449]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@raedusoleil6375]

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

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

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

[@Unsavoryy]

Lol

[@GoodSaulman_is_McJimmyGill]

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

[@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!

[@isabelgason563]

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

[@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

[@axeptproject]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@trungduong4040]

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

[@Polishamrock]

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

[@Mo-fd9ri]

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

[@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

[@samjgollings8664]

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

[@jackoneill7610]

Hahahahahahaha

[@Emil-yd1ge]

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

[@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

[@TheRareVideosXL]

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

[@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. ♥️

[@Everythingwithonehand]

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

[@samoanfun11]

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

[@giannistsolebas6962]

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

[@newroman5421]

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

[@RenewVir]

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

[@Nintentoad125]

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

[@jessicathenobody]

Me too :)

[@Epson-tf2sb]

Same here!

[@Star_struck_Studios]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@abigough5857]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@EnglandExplained]

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

[@MDMD-sv3mq]

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

[@moten5742]

Truly one of the countries of all time

[@aagamjain1395]

surely one that is surrounded by water

[@Nordanatolier55]

Greetings from Türkiye to Tuvalu :)

[@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

[@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.

[@rohang6213]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Derenci-zelenci10]

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

[@Jay-ov4xq]

I love this episode!

[@austinharris5346]

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

[@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.

[@nailahdawkins]

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

[@wawirorandey8679]

I love Polynesia. ❤️❤️❤️ Tuvalu

[@melikedurdu515]

Great episode!

[@solascriptura-e7t]

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

[@saudqdb2920]

YES YES FINALLY THE TUVALU EPISODE!!!

[@jessicathenobody]

You have no Idea how long I was waiting on that

[@gabeflame7803]

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

[@sixtoleokobarela8887]

I'm in love with Criminal Minds!! I was so happy to see Random Hannah as a character in the episode. :) I Love Hannah and her personality. Keep up the work Barb!!!!

[@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.

[@kaepsele0711]

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

[@luyandzabavukiledlamini4693]

Thank you Geography Now for another educational video on another country I never knew about

[@Lugmillord]

This was lovely. I love to learn new thing about small island nations. :3 And now all 10 T nations are done. Onto the 7 U's!

[@sammijanejones]

Taiwan: Am I a joke to you?

[@raakone]

@@sammijanejones Barbz is starting with the countries recognized by the United Nations. Hence, neither Taiwan nor Somaliland (which he ACTUALLY VISITED) have appeared. He said he'd do the unrecognized countries after! As this video said, Tuvalu is one of the few countries to even recognize Taiwan as a country.

[@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!

[@eshaan5817]

OH MY GOD I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!

[@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"

[@ka7uro]

I love Tuvalu!

[@mobo7420]

Great episode & wonderful Tuvaluan guests.

[@shreyasinha8525]

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

[@AIDNRattlehead]

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

[@pilotgundul]

I can't believe how short is 30 minutes video... Super nice as always.. Thank you for your effort

[@benwhealler4278]

Go watch the Afghanistan episode. Literally 6 minutes.

[@Zimo-fx8lk]

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

[@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…

[@britzman9905]

Her accent is so unique and she has pretty eyes!

[@orangespruce]

Oh, I'm very excited for this!

[@FabDelight]

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

[@WyattTFB]

Ive been waiting SOOO long for this!!!! great episode!!!

[@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! 🤗

[@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.

[@nonopoop3763]

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

[@Nintendoman1]

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

[@albertbwalya3895]

This is very Educational 🔥... can't wait for Zambia

[@ncubesays]

I know. Waiting for Zimbabwe my brother!!

[@5en_official]

You want GN to be finished?

[@albertbwalya3895]

No I don't want it to end

[@ValerieD]

Lototele has the most beautiful voice. ❤ Love these videos. We learn so much!! Thank you, Barbs 💚💙

[@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]

[@AbdullahToorMystic]

In my undergrad World Archaeology course I wrote a paper on the nation of Tuvalu and course project centered on this island. I am so glad to see this episode

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

I am so glad this episode fell on the winter of my hemisphere. It looks so warm and lovely there! *wistful sigh*

[@kiserra]

Hehe we don't get seasons in Tuvalu either. It's Summer all year long! The joys of living near the equator right. I live on New Zealand though and when my cousins come to visit during winter, they find it so alienating lol.

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

@@kiserra Hahaha I'm jealous enough already! Enjoy it! :)

[@waserogers]

You are the best in your area, thank you for such a rich documentary

[@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