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How many islets make up Funafuti Atoll?

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Funafuti Atoll, which serves as the capital of Tuvalu, is composed of approximately 30 islets arranged around a central lagoon. The most prominent of these is the islet of Fongafale, where the village of Vaiaku is located and serves as the administrative center for the country.1