How big was tuvalu?

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Tuvalu ist ein Inselstaat im Pazifischen Ozean. Er ist als parlamentarische Monarchie organisiert und Mitglied des Commonwealth of Nations. Hauptstadt ist das Atoll Funafuti und Regierungssitz das auf diesem Atoll gelegene Dorf Vaiaku. Bis zur Unabhängigkeit am 1. Oktober 1978 hieß das Territorium Ellice Islands.

Is Tuvalu the smallest country?

In terms of physical land size, Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City—0.44 km2; Monaco—1.95 km2 and Nauru—21 km2. Tuvalu's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers an oceanic area of approximately 900,000 km2.

Is Tuvalu dangerous?

While basic, Tuvalu has to be one of the safest places in the world to visit. There is hardly anything for a traveler to worry about as violent crime is virtually non-existent, and when it does happen it usually involves alcohol and family disputes.

How many people go to Tuvalu?

4. A tourist-free zone. Only about 1600 tourists visit Tuvalu each year (mostly from Fiji, Australia and New Zealand) plus a few expats (mostly foreign aid workers), so you really do feel you're off the tourist track.

Is Tuvalu overpopulated?

The Polynesian island nation of Tuvalu is located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. ... The same goes for Tuvalu's capital island Funafuti: a narrow, overpopulated atoll island, that is between 20 and 400 meter wide and has its highest point at only 4 meters above sea-level.

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Will Tuvalu disappear?

The planet's fourth-smallest nation, they say, faces extinction because of climate change. Rising seas and deadly storms have reportedly started to swamp the islands, and fears are growing that Tuvalu will be uninhabitable or may vanish entirely within a few decades.

Does Tuvalu have Internet?

Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Tuvalu.tv is the sole provider of Internet access in Tuvalu. The ISP is operated by the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Department of the Government of Tuvalu. In 2012 the available bandwidth was only 512 kbit/s uplink, and 1.5 Mbit/s downlink.

Why is Tuvalu population so low?

Due to environmental factors such as rising ocean levels and soil erosion, Tuvalu is slowly shrinking in land mass at a rate of 2 millimeters per year.

Can I live in Tuvalu?

The whole country covers a total area of just 26 square kilometres, and its population is 9,979 people. ... Residents of most countries can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu while the nationals of the Schengen Area can access the country visa-free and stay for up to 90 days.

Can you buy land in Tuvalu?

The government of Tuvalu does not own land, it leases from the traditional native owners. Foreigners can also lease land from the natives.

Are guns legal in Tuvalu?

The Cook Islands, perhaps the most restrictive state in the sub-region, stopped issuing civilian firearm licences in 1992. A genuine reason for civilian firearm possession is required by all jurisdictions, but acceptable reasons are defined in law only in Pitcairn, Tonga and Tuvalu.

How long will Tuvalu last?

Scientists predict Tuvalu could become uninhabitable in the next 50 to 100 years. Locals say they feel it could be much sooner.

Has there ever been a murder in Tuvalu?

Murders are rare, with only 2 since independence in 1978. ... Serious offences, such as rape and murder, are dealt with in the High Court of Tuvalu.

Who lives on Tuvalu?

The island nation has a population of about 11,000 people, the island of Funafuti serves as capital. Main town is Vaiaku on Funafuti. The other islands are Nanumanga, Nanumea, Niulakita, Niutao, Nui, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae and Vaitupu. Spoken languages are Tuvaluan and English.

Is Tuvalu rich or poor?

Of the nation's inhabitants (not including persons employed outside of Tuvalu), only about 1,500 are formally employed. The average per capita income is only about US$1,000 per year, making Tuvalu one of the poorest nations on earth.

Is it expensive to live in Tuvalu?

The cost of living in Tuvalu is $586, which is 1.26 times less expensive than the world average. Tuvalu ranked 144th out of 197 countries by cost of living and the 175th best country to live in. The average salary after taxes in Tuvalu is $345, which is enough to cover living expenses for 0.6 months.

Does Tuvalu have a military?

Tuvalu has no army, but its national police force, the Tuvalu Police Force headquartered in Funafuti includes a Maritime Surveillance Unit, Customs, Prisons and Immigration. Police officers wear British style uniforms.