Tuvalu is a small country or island in Polynesia located in pacific ocean.It is also know as sinking country because this island is sinking day by day.
- Country name=Tuvalu
- National language=Tuvaluan
- National currency=Australian dollar(Since 1966, the official currency of Tuvalu is the Australian dollar, with Australian banknotes having been in use prior to and after independence. $1, $2, $5, and $10 notes were originally the only denominations sent, but higher denominations have since come into use. However, after independence was achieved, the $1 note was withdrawn from circulation to encourage the use of the $1 coin.)
- Total population=10,259 people
Why Tuvalu is sinking?
The beaches surrounding the atolls are sinking due to erosion caused by waves and this is exacerbated by rising sea levels. In addition, because the sea level is rising on the islands, Tuvaluans must continually deal with their homes flooding, as well as soil salination.
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