Key Facts about Tuvalu

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About Tuvalu:

It was formerly called as the Ellice Islands.
It’s an island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean, and sits around halfway between Hawaii and Australia.
Capital: Funafuti
Its neighbours include Kiribati, to the north, and Fiji, to the south.
It is composed of nine small coral islands scattered in a chain lying approximately northwest to southeast
Language: The Tuvaluans are Polynesian and they speak Tuvaluan language which is closely related to Samoan.
Government
- The government is a parliamentary democracy with a unicameral legislature elected by universal adult suffrage.
- There are no political parties: the prime minister is chosen by and from the legislature.
- Tuvalu is a member of the South Pacific Forum.
Economy
- Most people are subsistence farmers and are aided by remittances from relatives working overseas.
- A small quantity of copra is produced for export, the sale of stamps accounts for modest earnings, and fees are collected from foreign fishing fleets.
Threats
- Due to its low-lying geography, Tuvalu is at acute risk from natural disasters, including rising storm surges, cyclones, and tsunamis.

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