 Visitor Attractions And Amenities
There are no mountains, waterfalls or natural streams, but there are number of features that are of interest to visitors. In fact, the very lack of such features, along with the smallness of the land area, is an attraction in its own right. The vastness and the special features of the ocean interspersed with atolls, magnificent lagoons and small islands, all provide a unique ambience that makes the country exceptionally attractive.
The Island of Tuvalu is very small and separated by significant distances of nothing but water. With the maximum of 4 metres above sea level, the Islands provide the classics image with blue sea and sky, white breakers along the fringing reefs, sand and swaying palms. Within the lagoons, the contrast between the colours of deep and shallow water, and the beach is especially dramatic.
The smaller, uninhabited atoll islets surrounding the lagoons are a unique attraction to visitors, rarely found elsewhere. The natural flora of Tuvalu comprises only a restricted number of species. Pandanus and salt-tolerant ferns predominate. The few areas of atoll scrub are interesting and provide a valuable nesting habitat for birds. Other rare habitat includes the uncommon but important mangrove areas.
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