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Tuvalu

Tuvalu (formerly Ellice Islands) is an island nation, consisting of nine islands, in the Pacific Ocean near the Solomans and Fiji. Tuvalu is a member of the British Commonwealth whose native people are of Polynesian descent.

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What is the longest river in Tuvalu?

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The longest River in Papua New Guinea, is the Sepik River; which is approximately 1,100km (700 miles).

Why did Tuvalu join the United Nations?

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Tuvalu joined the United Nations on 5/9/2000. In his speech at the flag raising ceremony at the UN, Prime Minister Ionatana Ionatana said that Tuvalu would benefit from the UN's education and development programs.

How much does Tuvalu sink every year?

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Yes, Tuvalu is sinking beneath the water surface. However, it is not literally sinking, it is the sea level rising that causes it to 'sink', due to global warming and the melting of the polar ice caps.

What seas are around Tuvalu?

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Tuvalu is in the Pacific Ocean near the Solomons and Fiji.

How developed is Tuvalu?

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Is tuvalu in Europe?

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No, Tuvalu is in Oceania.

How big is Tuvalu?

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Tuvalu is 26 km2, about 10 sq. mi. in total area.

What is the major imports in Tuvalu?

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According to the CIA World Factbook, the major imports for Tuvalu are food, animals, fuel, and manufactured goods.

What is the highest elevation in Tuvalu?

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Consisting of nine islands, Tuvalu's highest elevation is about 15 feet above sea level.

What continent is Tuvalu in?

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Tuvalu (formerly Ellice Islands) is part of Oceania , it's an island nation, consisting of nine atolls, eight of them are inhabitable, in the Pacific Ocean near the Solomon Islands and Fiji.

Who discovered Tuvalu?

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WHo is Tuvalu's richest guy?

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Lwayz Generating In $1.7 Million A year

Which ocean is Tuvalu in?

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Tuvalu (formerly Ellice Islands) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of nine islands, in the region known as Oceania.

How does global warming affect Tuvalu?

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Global warming affects tuvalu because Tuvalu is extremely low lying and so, as sea levels rise because of the melting ice caps, it will flood and go underwater very fast. it is considered the most supsceptible area to climate change.
All Tuvalu is flooding because of the rising sea level. They can't grow any thing because the farmland areas are too salty and muddy and they can't grow any food. If they can't grow anything how will they live?

What is the country name of Tuvalu?

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Tuvalu is the official country name. It used to be called Ellice Islands.

What is former name of Tuvalu?

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Ellice Islands

Where is Tuvalu?

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A small Commonwealth island of the about 2000 northwest coast of Australia. It's one of a pacific nations.