As the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu battles rising sea levels that threaten to put large parts of the island entirely underwater by the end of this century, its citizens are making efforts to safeguard their future while preparing for the worst impacts of climate change.
About Tuvalu:
Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean.
It sits about halfway between Australia and Hawaii.
Its neighbours include Kiribati, to the north, and Fiji, to the south.
It comprises of reef islands and coral atolls.
Nanumanga, Niutao, and Niulakita are the three main islands that make up Tuvalu.
The Funafuti atoll is the capital of Tuvalu.
There are no rivers. Tuvalu’s climate is hot and rainy.
With the exception of tiny Vatican City, Tuvalu has the fewest inhabitants of any other independent nation.
Languages: Most people speak a language called Tuvaluan. English is widely used.
Currency: Tuvalu dollar (equivalent to the Australian dollar)
Political System:
It operates as a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
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