One of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world is also one of the least visited, but most of us may never get to visit before the nation disappears.
Tuvalu is an island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean, sitting about halfway between Australia and Hawaii. It’s a coral atoll nation, which means it sits on a ring-shaped coral reef encircling a lagoon, with islands along the rim. The country is a stunning oasis, but faces the threat of disappearing completely from the face of the Earth.
Click through to find out about the people, the culture, the devastation it faces, and more about this unique community.