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Vaiaku is a village located on the islet of Fongafale, which is part of the Funafuti Atoll in the west-central Pacific Ocean.12
While Funafuti Atoll serves as the official capital of Tuvalu, Vaiaku functions as the de facto capital. It is the administrative center of the country, housing the majority of government officesâincluding the prime minister's office, the cabinet, the High Court, and the Parliamentâas well as the Funafuti International Airport.132