20 interesting facts about Tuvalu

The dwarf Polynesian state of Tuvalu is located on a group of nine atolls located in the Pacific Ocean. Nothing here — no wars, no infrastructure, no normal transport, no political upheavals… Time here seems to have stopped a long time ago. However, the locals look quite happy, as tourists who have been here always mention.

Interesting facts about Tuvalu

  1. The official head of Tuvalu is the Queen of England. In fact, the power belongs to the local elders.
  2. There is one elementary school on each of the nine islands. There is also one high school and one university.
  3. The total length of all roads suitable for cars in Tuvalu does not exceed eight kilometers.
  4. And there are no railways here at all.
  5. There is one airport in Tuvalu, but air traffic here can hardly be called regular. In addition, the only country where you can fly from Tuvalu — Republic of the Fiji Islands.
  6. There is not a single river in Tuvalu.
  7. The problem of lack of fresh water is very acute here.
  8. Due to the lack of free space for waste storage, local residents dump garbage directly into the ocean.
  9. The highest point in Tuvalu lies at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. That is why raising the level of the world’s oceans will simply destroy the country. In the event of a rise in the water level, the entire population is supposed to be evacuated to New Zealand (interesting facts about New Zealand).
  10. The total land area of ​​Tuvalu does not exceed 26 kilometers.
  11. Most of the locals are engaged in fishing. All fish caught is consumed domestically.
  12. There is not a single political party in Tuvalu.
  13. About 12 thousand people live on the islands, of which about a hundred — foreigners.
  14. Tuvalu is bilingual — Tuval and English.
  15. The country gained independence only in 1978.
  16. About 95% of the population of Tuvalu adhere to various branches of the Christian religion.
  17. Education in Tuvalu is free. Moreover — it is mandatory for children under the age of 15.
  18. Sale of domains in the national zone of the country —.tv — makes a good contribution to the local budget.
  19. Rain is the main source of fresh water in Tuvalu.
  20. Local residents bury their deceased in the courtyard of the house where the deceased lived.
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