Tuvalu 1
Where is the country located?
Middle of the Pacific Ocean
What is the population of the country?
Between 11,000 and 12,000
Where are both countries located?
Middle of the Pacific Ocean
Is it easy to get a job in the Marshall Islands?
No. There are not enough jobs.
Which country is creating a virtual reality version of itself?
Tuvalu
What problem is the country facing?
Rising Sea Levels
What is the central place in the country where people come to play and have fun?
The air strip
What are the big waves that hit Tuvalu and Marshall Island called?
King waves
How many Marshallese people are already in the US?
About 30,000
Which country is famous for its stamps?
Tuvalu
Why is it hard to travel to this country?
There are only 3 flights a week.
What country offered to take people from Tuvalu in?
Australia
What do Marshall Islands and Tuvalu have in common?
They are both in the middle of the Pacific.
They are facing the danger of rising sea levels.
What are the 3 main reasons Marshallese people are leaving their country?
Educatiion, jobs and healthcare
Which country has more money and why?
Tuvalu because they get $10 million from Twitch every year.
How many islands does Tuvalu consist of?
9
What is the tallest mountain in Tuvalu?
Tuvalu doesn't have any mountains (or rivers or lakes)
Why are Marshallese people in a better situation than the Tuvaluans?
Their country is not sinking as fast and they can come to the US and live here.
What did the United States use some of the Marshall Islands for?
Testing nuclear weapons.
What famous cartoon character lives in the Marshall Islands?
Spongebob Squarepants
What is the capital of this country?
Funafuti
What does Tuvaluan flag look like?
Blue with the British flag and stars
What is the Marshallese word for culture?
Manit
What city in Arkansas do Marshallese people move to?
Springdale
What problem might you have in Tuvalu when trying to pay for something?
They don't accept credit cards!