Tuvalu, the worlds second-smallest country and, according to the United Nations, one of the least developed, fulfils the classic image of a South Sea paradise. Visitors come to the islands to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and palm-fringed beaches. Pandanus, papaya, banana, breadfruit and coconut palms are typical. Traditional buildings with thatched roofs can be seen virtually everywhere on the islands.

Most activity is centred in the capital, Funafuti, where the greatest attraction is the enormous Funafuti Lagoon. The lagoon is 14km (9 miles) wide and about 18km (11 miles) long and is excellent for swimming and snorkelling. The second most populated island in the atoll is Funafala, which can be visited by hopping aboard the Funafuti Island Councils catamaran. There are no shops whatsoever in Funafala, so visitors should take their own provisions.

Tuvalu Public holiday

25/12 Christmas Day
26/12 Boxing Day
01/01 New Year's Day
14/03 Commonwealth Day
22/04 Good Friday
23/04 Funafuti Bomb Day
25/04 Easter Monday
09/05 Gospel Day
01/08 National Children's Day
01/10 Tuvalu Days (Anniversary of Independence)
21/10 Hurricane Day
14/11 Heir to the Throne's Birthday
25/12 Christmas Day
26/12 Boxing Day
01/01 New Year's Day
12/03 Commonwealth Day
06/04 Good Friday
09/04 Easter Monday
23/04 Funafuti Bomb Day
14/05 Gospel Day
06/08 National Children's Day
01/10 Tuvalu Days (Anniversary of Independence)
21/10 Hurricane Day
12/11 Heir to the Throne's Birthday
25/12 Christmas Day
26/12 Boxing Day

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