One of the most picturesque islands in the world, Tuvalu, is not only the least traveled to but also one of the locations we might never get the chance to visit in the near future. The nation can vanish earlier than expected, therefore the reason.
It is an island nation in the west-central Pacific Ocean that is located midway between Australia and Hawaii. It is situated on a coral reef that resembles a ring and surrounds a lagoon with islands around the edge. It is, in essence, a lovely oasis that is currently in danger of entirely vanishing off the face of the planet.
According to statistics, Tuvalu has a population of about 12,000 people and is the least traveled country in the world. It also has its own currency and is among the tiniest countries in the world.
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This location is also perfect for vacationing, with locals riding motorbikes down the island’s roads, cooking fish, taking naps in hammocks, and enjoying beach campfires at night.
The beach and blue waves provide a magnificent background against which to enjoy daily average temperatures of 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 29 degrees Celsius).
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Tuvalu, once known as the Ellice Islands, welcomes around 2,000 visitors each year, according to sources. Only Fiji Airways now uses the nation’s lone international airport, which was constructed by the US Navy in 1943 during World War II.
In addition to being challenging to reach, Tuvalu is among the islands that are most likely to submerge into the ocean in the near future owing to increasing sea levels. According to studies, two of Tuvalu’s nine islands are already in danger of disappearing entirely due to coastal erosion and sea level rise. Locals claim that during storms, waves from the east and west beat the island, thereby “swallowing” the nation.
Even though the entire country is made up of coral atolls, the highest point at which people may live is only 2 meters above sea level. According to studies, the tides have been increasing at a rate of around 3.9 millimeters every year.
