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I have long wanted to go on vacation to the tiny island-state? For many of these countries has a rich history. And look at what is.Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a Polynesian Pacific country located in the six atolls and three Islands. In the language of the local aboriginal people the country's name means "eight standing together". This is due to the fact that for a long time, people lived only on eight Islands. The total area of the country has about 25 sq. km on which lives more than 12 thousand people. Europe learned about the existence of Tuvalu in the XVI century by Spanish Navigator Alvaro de mendana the Neuro.
In Tuvalu, the hot climate, and rivers and lakes not so local residents are forced to collect rainwater in vats. The Islands not yet reached by modern technology, and despite the presence here of the Internet, travelers here can't pay for purchases in stores and services using Bank cards. The inhabitants of the little produce and sell fish and coconuts. For tourists the most interesting are the uninhabited parts of the Islands where you can admire the unspoiled nature.
Nauru
Nauru is the smallest island nation in the world. It is located in Oceania on the island with an area of about 21 sq. km Nauru has no capital, locals live near the coast, and in the centre of the island is a quarry of rock phosphate. Once their stock has enriched the island's inhabitants, but when the minerals ran out, the state declined. That's why Noir is sometimes called "eaten" island. On the island is still mined phosphate rock, but its scale is not comparable with what happened here in the past.
Tourism in Nauru develops poorly, due to the fact that mining has led to environmental pollution. And although Russians to visit the island do not need a visa, wanting to witness the unsightly settlements, rocky ledges, and traces of former prosperity of the island every year is not much.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Located on two Islands the government of St. Kitts and Nevis is in the Eastern part of the Caribbean sea. The Islands were discovered by Christopher Columbus in the XV century. On the area of 261 sq. km there are about 50 thousand people. Saint Kitts and Nevis is known for its program of citizenship by investment. For the amount of approximately 250-450 thousand dollars, nested in the economic development of the country, you can become a citizen. This allows without a visa to come in 132 countries, including EU member States.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is actively developing the tourism industry. Attractions on the Islands unit, but there are swimming pools, Golf courses and yachts. In addition, the country's inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, especially developed the cultivation of sugar cane.
The Maldives
The Maldives is located on 26 atolls, located 700 km West of Sri Lanka. At nearly 300 square kilometres of land here live more than 330 thousand people. In 1965 the Maldives gained independence from Britain. The state capital and most densely populated island is male. However, urban infrastructure seem to experienced tourists are fairly modest, so for those who prefer relaxed vacation, guides recommend to stay at the resort hotels on other Islands of the archipelago. There will be the opportunity to enjoy its beautiful scenery, plenty of swimming and fishing. Apart from tourism, the islanders are engaged in fishing.
Malta
The government of Malta has an area of 321 sq km and occupies several Islands, the main — Malta and Gozo. Their location at the intersection of trade routes linking Europe with Africa and Asia led to economic development of the region and rich in events history of the country. In Malta many worthwhile sights.Due to the local color and landscape diversity, the island of the same name has become a place for filming spectacular Hollywood films more than once; Thanks to its colonial past as part of the British Empire, Malta was able to become an important center for learning English.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is another state in the Caribbean that appeared on the map thanks to Christopher Columbus. The traveler discovered the island of St. Vincent on January 22, the day of St. Vincent. The island is the main part of the state, and the Grenadines are the islands located near it. On an area of 389 square meters. km live a total of 117.5 thousand people.
Visiting the country is worth a beach vacation and diving. In Kingstown, the capital of the state, you can see several old cathedrals, but there are much more natural sights on St. Vincent. For example, there is the sleeping Soufriere volcano or the Oldheg turtle reserve.
Barbados
Barbados, the island of the same name northeast of the Venezuelan coastline, is adjacent to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Its area is 430 sq. M. km, which is home to about 278 thousand people. By the way, famous pop singer Rihanna was born in Barbados. The name of the island can be translated as "bearded". There are several versions explaining its origin: some associate it with bearded locals, others with the shape of the roots of the ficuses found on the island.
Like many other island states, Barbados exists due to tourism and sugar production. For a long time the island was also famous for rum: there are many bars and shops in the country where you can try and buy this drink.
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is a state in the West Indies, including two islands of the same name and the uninhabited island of Redonda. On a total area of 440 square meters. km live about 94 thousand inhabitants. Antigua is famous for its beaches, so will appeal to lovers of a lazy vacation, and on the coral island of Barbuda, you can see nature in its original form.
In the capital city of St. Johns there is the Anglican Cathedral of St. John, but in general the historical sights here can be counted on the fingers. Russians will not need a visa to visit the country if their stay lasts less than 30 days.
Seychelles
This state brings together as many as 115 islands, though only 32 are inhabited. Europe learned about the largest island of Mahe in the 16th century thanks to Vasco da Gama. Currently, an area of 455 square meters. km of the Seychelles archipelago live about 90 thousand people. One of the symbols of the state, which is also depicted on a stamp that is put in a passport upon entering the country, is the fruit of a unique Seychelles palm. Also in the region you can see huge long-livers turtles and rare birds. The authorities of the country allow people to relax on any beaches, even if they belong to the territory of hotels.
