Fale
Fale is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu. The traditional history of Nukufetau recalls that in order to protect the atoll from raiders from Tonga, Lagitupu and Laupapa, two aliki protected Fale.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Island
- Description: islet in Nukufetau atoll, Tuvalu
- Also known as: “Fale, Tuvalu”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Temotuloto and Motumua.
Motumua
Islet
Motumua is an islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu to the east of Fale islet. On 11 February 1947 the community of Nukufetau opened a boarding school on Motumua so that the children of the island could get an education. Motumua is situated 2½ km southeast of Fale.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Savave.
Savave
Village
Savave is a village and islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu, which is on the lagoon side of Fale islet. It is also the name of the small village on the island. In the late 19th century, after the coming of the missionaries, the people of Nukufetau lived on Fale islet before shifting to Savave which is on the lagoon side of the Fale settlement.
Fale
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Portuguese—“Fale” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Savave and Nukufetau Malae.
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