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5730ed3ea5e9cc1400cdbaf2 | How long are females required to go to school? | 11 years | [
"Tuvalu\n\nRequired attendance at school is 10 years for males and 11 years for females (2001). The adult literacy rate is 99.0% (2002). In 2010, there were 1,918 students who were taught by 109 teachers (98 certified and 11 uncertified). The teacher-pupil ratio for primary schools in Tuvalu is around 1:18 for all ... |
5730ed3ea5e9cc1400cdbaf3 | What was the literacy rate on Tuvalu in 2002? | 99.0% | [
"Tuvalu\n\nRequired attendance at school is 10 years for males and 11 years for females (2001). The adult literacy rate is 99.0% (2002). In 2010, there were 1,918 students who were taught by 109 teachers (98 certified and 11 uncertified). The teacher-pupil ratio for primary schools in Tuvalu is around 1:18 for all ... |
5730ed3ea5e9cc1400cdbaf4 | How many students were in Tuvalu schools in 2010? | 1,918 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nRequired attendance at school is 10 years for males and 11 years for females (2001). The adult literacy rate is 99.0% (2002). In 2010, there were 1,918 students who were taught by 109 teachers (98 certified and 11 uncertified). The teacher-pupil ratio for primary schools in Tuvalu is around 1:18 for all ... |
5730ed3ea5e9cc1400cdbaf5 | What si the teacher-student ratio for Tuvalu schools? | 1:18 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nRequired attendance at school is 10 years for males and 11 years for females (2001). The adult literacy rate is 99.0% (2002). In 2010, there were 1,918 students who were taught by 109 teachers (98 certified and 11 uncertified). The teacher-pupil ratio for primary schools in Tuvalu is around 1:18 for all ... |
57310107a5e9cc1400cdbb87 | What type of school has Tuvalu set up on each atoll? | Community Training Centres | [
"Tuvalu\n\nCommunity Training Centres (CTCs) have been established within the primary schools on each atoll. The CTCs provide vocational training to students who do not progress beyond Class 8 because they failed the entry qualifications for secondary education. The CTCs offer training in basic carpentry, gardening... |
57310107a5e9cc1400cdbb88 | What from of education do Community Training Centres provide? | vocational training | [
"Tuvalu\n\nCommunity Training Centres (CTCs) have been established within the primary schools on each atoll. The CTCs provide vocational training to students who do not progress beyond Class 8 because they failed the entry qualifications for secondary education. The CTCs offer training in basic carpentry, gardening... |
57310107a5e9cc1400cdbb89 | For what have CTC students failed to qualify ? | secondary education | [
"Tuvalu\n\nCommunity Training Centres (CTCs) have been established within the primary schools on each atoll. The CTCs provide vocational training to students who do not progress beyond Class 8 because they failed the entry qualifications for secondary education. The CTCs offer training in basic carpentry, gardening... |
57310107a5e9cc1400cdbb8a | Besides children, who can Take CTC classes? | Adults | [
"Tuvalu\n\nCommunity Training Centres (CTCs) have been established within the primary schools on each atoll. The CTCs provide vocational training to students who do not progress beyond Class 8 because they failed the entry qualifications for secondary education. The CTCs offer training in basic carpentry, gardening... |
57310107a5e9cc1400cdbb8b | What kind of training classes are offered at CTC? | basic | [
"Tuvalu\n\nCommunity Training Centres (CTCs) have been established within the primary schools on each atoll. The CTCs provide vocational training to students who do not progress beyond Class 8 because they failed the entry qualifications for secondary education. The CTCs offer training in basic carpentry, gardening... |
5731023c05b4da19006bccd0 | What were the traditional building materials on Tuvalu? | plants and trees | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe traditional buildings of Tuvalu used plants and trees from the native broadleaf forest, including timber from: Pouka, (Hernandia peltata); Ngia or Ingia bush, (Pemphis acidula); Miro, (Thespesia populnea); Tonga, (Rhizophora mucronata); Fau or Fo fafini, or woman's fibre tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus). an... |
5731023c05b4da19006bccd1 | What type of trees provided lumber for building on Tuvalu? | broadleaf forest | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe traditional buildings of Tuvalu used plants and trees from the native broadleaf forest, including timber from: Pouka, (Hernandia peltata); Ngia or Ingia bush, (Pemphis acidula); Miro, (Thespesia populnea); Tonga, (Rhizophora mucronata); Fau or Fo fafini, or woman's fibre tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus). an... |
5731023c05b4da19006bccd2 | What building material did coconut provide? | fibre | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe traditional buildings of Tuvalu used plants and trees from the native broadleaf forest, including timber from: Pouka, (Hernandia peltata); Ngia or Ingia bush, (Pemphis acidula); Miro, (Thespesia populnea); Tonga, (Rhizophora mucronata); Fau or Fo fafini, or woman's fibre tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus). an... |
5731023c05b4da19006bccd3 | What construction feature was lacking in Tuvaluan building? | nails | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe traditional buildings of Tuvalu used plants and trees from the native broadleaf forest, including timber from: Pouka, (Hernandia peltata); Ngia or Ingia bush, (Pemphis acidula); Miro, (Thespesia populnea); Tonga, (Rhizophora mucronata); Fau or Fo fafini, or woman's fibre tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus). an... |
5731023c05b4da19006bccd4 | From what was rope made for tying buildings together? | dried coconut fibre | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe traditional buildings of Tuvalu used plants and trees from the native broadleaf forest, including timber from: Pouka, (Hernandia peltata); Ngia or Ingia bush, (Pemphis acidula); Miro, (Thespesia populnea); Tonga, (Rhizophora mucronata); Fau or Fo fafini, or woman's fibre tree (Hibiscus tiliaceus). an... |
573103f2497a881900248aef | What sea creatures were used in traditional handicrafts? | shells | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe women of Tuvalu use cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts. The artistic traditions of Tuvalu have traditionally been expressed in the design of clothing and traditional handicrafts such as the decoration of mats and fans. Crochet (kolose) is one of the art forms practiced by Tuvaluan wom... |
573103f2497a881900248af0 | In what item has Tuvalu traditional design been produced? | clothing | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe women of Tuvalu use cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts. The artistic traditions of Tuvalu have traditionally been expressed in the design of clothing and traditional handicrafts such as the decoration of mats and fans. Crochet (kolose) is one of the art forms practiced by Tuvaluan wom... |
573103f2497a881900248af1 | What type of decorative items use traditional Tuvalu designs? | mats and fans | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe women of Tuvalu use cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts. The artistic traditions of Tuvalu have traditionally been expressed in the design of clothing and traditional handicrafts such as the decoration of mats and fans. Crochet (kolose) is one of the art forms practiced by Tuvaluan wom... |
573103f2497a881900248af2 | For what have objects having traditional design been used? | everyday life | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe women of Tuvalu use cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts. The artistic traditions of Tuvalu have traditionally been expressed in the design of clothing and traditional handicrafts such as the decoration of mats and fans. Crochet (kolose) is one of the art forms practiced by Tuvaluan wom... |
573103f2497a881900248af3 | What traditional purpose are Tuvalu designs still used? | dance songs | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe women of Tuvalu use cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts. The artistic traditions of Tuvalu have traditionally been expressed in the design of clothing and traditional handicrafts such as the decoration of mats and fans. Crochet (kolose) is one of the art forms practiced by Tuvaluan wom... |
573106f5e6313a140071cb6a | What is the stable protein of Tuvalu? | fish | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe cuisine of Tuvalu is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean and lagoons of the atolls. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, instead of animal milk. The traditional foods eaten in Tuvalu are pulaka, taro, bananas, breadfruit and coconut... |
573106f5e6313a140071cb6b | What vegetable features in the Tuvalu diet? | coconut | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe cuisine of Tuvalu is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean and lagoons of the atolls. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, instead of animal milk. The traditional foods eaten in Tuvalu are pulaka, taro, bananas, breadfruit and coconut... |
573106f5e6313a140071cb6c | What kind of milk has been replaced with coconut milk on Tuvalu? | animal | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe cuisine of Tuvalu is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean and lagoons of the atolls. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, instead of animal milk. The traditional foods eaten in Tuvalu are pulaka, taro, bananas, breadfruit and coconut... |
573106f5e6313a140071cb6d | What type of meat is eaten on Tuvalu? | seabirds | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe cuisine of Tuvalu is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean and lagoons of the atolls. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, instead of animal milk. The traditional foods eaten in Tuvalu are pulaka, taro, bananas, breadfruit and coconut... |
573106f5e6313a140071cb6e | At what event is pork traditionally eaten on Tuvalu? | fateles | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe cuisine of Tuvalu is based on the staple of coconut and the many species of fish found in the ocean and lagoons of the atolls. Desserts made on the islands include coconut and coconut milk, instead of animal milk. The traditional foods eaten in Tuvalu are pulaka, taro, bananas, breadfruit and coconut... |
5731085a05b4da19006bccf6 | What type of structure is the falekaupule? | meeting hall | [
"Tuvalu\n\nAnother important building is the falekaupule or maneapa the traditional island meeting hall, where important matters are discussed and which is also used for wedding celebrations and community activities such as a fatele involving music, singing and dancing. Falekaupule is also used as the name of the c... |
5731085a05b4da19006bccf7 | Besides meetings, for what other use is the meeting hall used? | celebrations | [
"Tuvalu\n\nAnother important building is the falekaupule or maneapa the traditional island meeting hall, where important matters are discussed and which is also used for wedding celebrations and community activities such as a fatele involving music, singing and dancing. Falekaupule is also used as the name of the c... |
5731085a05b4da19006bccf8 | Aside from being defined as a meeting hall, what other definition does falekaupule have? | council of elders | [
"Tuvalu\n\nAnother important building is the falekaupule or maneapa the traditional island meeting hall, where important matters are discussed and which is also used for wedding celebrations and community activities such as a fatele involving music, singing and dancing. Falekaupule is also used as the name of the c... |
5731085a05b4da19006bccf9 | What is the traditional use of the falekaupule? | decision making body | [
"Tuvalu\n\nAnother important building is the falekaupule or maneapa the traditional island meeting hall, where important matters are discussed and which is also used for wedding celebrations and community activities such as a fatele involving music, singing and dancing. Falekaupule is also used as the name of the c... |
5731085a05b4da19006bccfa | What is the traditional customs and culture on Tuvalu? | Aganu | [
"Tuvalu\n\nAnother important building is the falekaupule or maneapa the traditional island meeting hall, where important matters are discussed and which is also used for wedding celebrations and community activities such as a fatele involving music, singing and dancing. Falekaupule is also used as the name of the c... |
5731106ee6313a140071cbd8 | What is the traditional sport on Tuvalu? | kilikiti | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA traditional sport played in Tuvalu is kilikiti, which is similar to cricket. A popular sport specific to Tuvalu is Ano, which is played with two round balls of 12 cm (5 in) diameter. Ano is a localised version of volleyball, in which the two hard balls made from pandanus leaves are volleyed at great sp... |
5731106ee6313a140071cbd9 | To what sport is kilikiti like? | cricket | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA traditional sport played in Tuvalu is kilikiti, which is similar to cricket. A popular sport specific to Tuvalu is Ano, which is played with two round balls of 12 cm (5 in) diameter. Ano is a localised version of volleyball, in which the two hard balls made from pandanus leaves are volleyed at great sp... |
5731106ee6313a140071cbda | What is the Tuvalu version of volley ball? | Ano | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA traditional sport played in Tuvalu is kilikiti, which is similar to cricket. A popular sport specific to Tuvalu is Ano, which is played with two round balls of 12 cm (5 in) diameter. Ano is a localised version of volleyball, in which the two hard balls made from pandanus leaves are volleyed at great sp... |
5731106ee6313a140071cbdb | What group disliked the traditional war-like sports of Tuvalu? | Christian missionaries | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA traditional sport played in Tuvalu is kilikiti, which is similar to cricket. A popular sport specific to Tuvalu is Ano, which is played with two round balls of 12 cm (5 in) diameter. Ano is a localised version of volleyball, in which the two hard balls made from pandanus leaves are volleyed at great sp... |
5731106ee6313a140071cbdc | With what equipment is ano played? | two hard balls | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA traditional sport played in Tuvalu is kilikiti, which is similar to cricket. A popular sport specific to Tuvalu is Ano, which is played with two round balls of 12 cm (5 in) diameter. Ano is a localised version of volleyball, in which the two hard balls made from pandanus leaves are volleyed at great sp... |
5731124005b4da19006bcd3a | What athlete won Tuvalu's first gold metal in competition? | Tuau Lapua Lapua | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe popular sports in Tuvalu include kilikiti, Ano, football, futsal, volleyball, handball, basketball and rugby union. Tuvalu has sports organisations for athletics, badminton, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby union, weightlifting and powerlifting. At the 2013 Pacific Mini G... |
5731124005b4da19006bcd3b | In which competition did Lapua win a metal for Tuvalu? | Pacific Mini Games | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe popular sports in Tuvalu include kilikiti, Ano, football, futsal, volleyball, handball, basketball and rugby union. Tuvalu has sports organisations for athletics, badminton, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby union, weightlifting and powerlifting. At the 2013 Pacific Mini G... |
5731124005b4da19006bcd3c | In what contests did Lapua win metals for Tuvalu? | weightlifting | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe popular sports in Tuvalu include kilikiti, Ano, football, futsal, volleyball, handball, basketball and rugby union. Tuvalu has sports organisations for athletics, badminton, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby union, weightlifting and powerlifting. At the 2013 Pacific Mini G... |
5731124005b4da19006bcd3d | Who won a gold metal at the Pacific Games? | Telupe Iosefa | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe popular sports in Tuvalu include kilikiti, Ano, football, futsal, volleyball, handball, basketball and rugby union. Tuvalu has sports organisations for athletics, badminton, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby union, weightlifting and powerlifting. At the 2013 Pacific Mini G... |
5731124005b4da19006bcd3e | In what type of competition did Telupe losefa win in 2015? | powerlifting | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe popular sports in Tuvalu include kilikiti, Ano, football, futsal, volleyball, handball, basketball and rugby union. Tuvalu has sports organisations for athletics, badminton, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby union, weightlifting and powerlifting. At the 2013 Pacific Mini G... |
5731142905b4da19006bcd60 | What is a major annual sports event in Tuvalu? | Independence Day Sports Festival | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA major sporting event is the \"Independence Day Sports Festival\" held annually on 1 October. The most important sports event within the country is arguably the Tuvalu Games, which are held yearly since 2008. Tuvalu first participated in the Pacific Games in 1978 and in the Commonwealth Games in 1998, w... |
5731142905b4da19006bcd61 | What is the most important sports event held on Tuvalu? | Tuvalu Games | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA major sporting event is the \"Independence Day Sports Festival\" held annually on 1 October. The most important sports event within the country is arguably the Tuvalu Games, which are held yearly since 2008. Tuvalu first participated in the Pacific Games in 1978 and in the Commonwealth Games in 1998, w... |
5731142905b4da19006bcd62 | In what year did Tuvalu first appear in the Commonwealth Games? | 1998 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA major sporting event is the \"Independence Day Sports Festival\" held annually on 1 October. The most important sports event within the country is arguably the Tuvalu Games, which are held yearly since 2008. Tuvalu first participated in the Pacific Games in 1978 and in the Commonwealth Games in 1998, w... |
5731142905b4da19006bcd63 | What type of competitor entered the commonwealth Games in 1998? | weightlifter | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA major sporting event is the \"Independence Day Sports Festival\" held annually on 1 October. The most important sports event within the country is arguably the Tuvalu Games, which are held yearly since 2008. Tuvalu first participated in the Pacific Games in 1978 and in the Commonwealth Games in 1998, w... |
5731142905b4da19006bcd64 | What competitions have Tuvalu athletes entered in the World Championships in Athletics? | 100 metre sprints | [
"Tuvalu\n\nA major sporting event is the \"Independence Day Sports Festival\" held annually on 1 October. The most important sports event within the country is arguably the Tuvalu Games, which are held yearly since 2008. Tuvalu first participated in the Pacific Games in 1978 and in the Commonwealth Games in 1998, w... |
57311641e6313a140071cc18 | What was Tuvalu's GDP rate from 1996 to 2002? | 5.6% | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFrom 1996 to 2002, Tuvalu was one of the best-performing Pacific Island economies and achieved an average real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.6% per annum. Since 2002 economic growth has slowed, with GDP growth of 1.5% in 2008. Tuvalu was exposed to rapid rises in world prices of fuel and ... |
57311641e6313a140071cc19 | What has been the GDP of Tuvalu in 2008? | 1.5% | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFrom 1996 to 2002, Tuvalu was one of the best-performing Pacific Island economies and achieved an average real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.6% per annum. Since 2002 economic growth has slowed, with GDP growth of 1.5% in 2008. Tuvalu was exposed to rapid rises in world prices of fuel and ... |
57311641e6313a140071cc1a | What rises in cost have effected Tuvalu's domestic growth? | fuel and food | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFrom 1996 to 2002, Tuvalu was one of the best-performing Pacific Island economies and achieved an average real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.6% per annum. Since 2002 economic growth has slowed, with GDP growth of 1.5% in 2008. Tuvalu was exposed to rapid rises in world prices of fuel and ... |
57311641e6313a140071cc1b | What has been the level of domestic growth in 2010 on Tuvalu? | zero growth | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFrom 1996 to 2002, Tuvalu was one of the best-performing Pacific Island economies and achieved an average real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.6% per annum. Since 2002 economic growth has slowed, with GDP growth of 1.5% in 2008. Tuvalu was exposed to rapid rises in world prices of fuel and ... |
57311641e6313a140071cc1c | What does Tuvalu expect as a return in fishing licenses and foreign aid? | large revenues | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFrom 1996 to 2002, Tuvalu was one of the best-performing Pacific Island economies and achieved an average real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.6% per annum. Since 2002 economic growth has slowed, with GDP growth of 1.5% in 2008. Tuvalu was exposed to rapid rises in world prices of fuel and ... |
573117cae6313a140071cc34 | What business provides banking services on Tuvalu? | National Bank of Tuvalu | [
"Tuvalu\n\nBanking services are provided by the National Bank of Tuvalu. Public sector workers make up about 65% of those formally employed. Remittances from Tuvaluans living in Australia and New Zealand, and remittances from Tuvaluan sailors employed on overseas ships are important sources of income for Tuvaluans.... |
573117cae6313a140071cc35 | What percentage of the Tuvalu workforce is in the public sector? | 65% | [
"Tuvalu\n\nBanking services are provided by the National Bank of Tuvalu. Public sector workers make up about 65% of those formally employed. Remittances from Tuvaluans living in Australia and New Zealand, and remittances from Tuvaluan sailors employed on overseas ships are important sources of income for Tuvaluans.... |
573117cae6313a140071cc36 | Where are many of those who provide income to residents earning? | overseas | [
"Tuvalu\n\nBanking services are provided by the National Bank of Tuvalu. Public sector workers make up about 65% of those formally employed. Remittances from Tuvaluans living in Australia and New Zealand, and remittances from Tuvaluan sailors employed on overseas ships are important sources of income for Tuvaluans.... |
573117cae6313a140071cc37 | How do 15% of male Tuvaluans earn their income? | seamen | [
"Tuvalu\n\nBanking services are provided by the National Bank of Tuvalu. Public sector workers make up about 65% of those formally employed. Remittances from Tuvaluans living in Australia and New Zealand, and remittances from Tuvaluan sailors employed on overseas ships are important sources of income for Tuvaluans.... |
573117cae6313a140071cc38 | What are the traditional forms of living employed by Tuvaluans? | agriculture and fishing. | [
"Tuvalu\n\nBanking services are provided by the National Bank of Tuvalu. Public sector workers make up about 65% of those formally employed. Remittances from Tuvaluans living in Australia and New Zealand, and remittances from Tuvaluan sailors employed on overseas ships are important sources of income for Tuvaluans.... |
5731196da5e9cc1400cdbc07 | What school provides maritime education on Tuvalu? | Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvaluans are well known for their seafaring skills, with the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute on Amatuku motu (island), Funafuti, providing training to approximately 120 marine cadets each year so that they have the skills necessary for employment as seafarers on merchant shipping. The Tuvalu Overseas... |
5731196da5e9cc1400cdbc08 | What is the yearly number of cadets at the Maritime Training Institute? | 120 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvaluans are well known for their seafaring skills, with the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute on Amatuku motu (island), Funafuti, providing training to approximately 120 marine cadets each year so that they have the skills necessary for employment as seafarers on merchant shipping. The Tuvalu Overseas... |
5731196da5e9cc1400cdbc09 | What is the only trade union on Tuvalu? | Tuvalu Overseas Seamen's Union | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvaluans are well known for their seafaring skills, with the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute on Amatuku motu (island), Funafuti, providing training to approximately 120 marine cadets each year so that they have the skills necessary for employment as seafarers on merchant shipping. The Tuvalu Overseas... |
5731196da5e9cc1400cdbc0a | On what does the Seaman'd Union represent workers? | on foreign ships | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvaluans are well known for their seafaring skills, with the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute on Amatuku motu (island), Funafuti, providing training to approximately 120 marine cadets each year so that they have the skills necessary for employment as seafarers on merchant shipping. The Tuvalu Overseas... |
5731196da5e9cc1400cdbc0b | How many Tuvaluan men are active seafarers? | 800 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvaluans are well known for their seafaring skills, with the Tuvalu Maritime Training Institute on Amatuku motu (island), Funafuti, providing training to approximately 120 marine cadets each year so that they have the skills necessary for employment as seafarers on merchant shipping. The Tuvalu Overseas... |
57311acfa5e9cc1400cdbc11 | How much money does Tuvalu's tv domain name earn each year? | $2.2 million | [
"Tuvalu\n\nGovernment revenues largely come from sales of fishing licenses, income from the Tuvalu Trust Fund, and from the lease of its highly fortuitous .tv Internet Top Level Domain (TLD). In 1998, Tuvalu began deriving revenue from the use of its area code for premium-rate telephone numbers and from the commerc... |
57311acfa5e9cc1400cdbc12 | What si Tuvalu's tv domain? | Top Level Domain | [
"Tuvalu\n\nGovernment revenues largely come from sales of fishing licenses, income from the Tuvalu Trust Fund, and from the lease of its highly fortuitous .tv Internet Top Level Domain (TLD). In 1998, Tuvalu began deriving revenue from the use of its area code for premium-rate telephone numbers and from the commerc... |
57311acfa5e9cc1400cdbc13 | What company is managing Tuvalu's tv domain? | Verisign | [
"Tuvalu\n\nGovernment revenues largely come from sales of fishing licenses, income from the Tuvalu Trust Fund, and from the lease of its highly fortuitous .tv Internet Top Level Domain (TLD). In 1998, Tuvalu began deriving revenue from the use of its area code for premium-rate telephone numbers and from the commerc... |
57311acfa5e9cc1400cdbc14 | How much of the total government revenue comes from the domain name? | ten per cent | [
"Tuvalu\n\nGovernment revenues largely come from sales of fishing licenses, income from the Tuvalu Trust Fund, and from the lease of its highly fortuitous .tv Internet Top Level Domain (TLD). In 1998, Tuvalu began deriving revenue from the use of its area code for premium-rate telephone numbers and from the commerc... |
57311acfa5e9cc1400cdbc15 | What income source does Tuvalu earn from shipping? | Tuvalu Ship Registry | [
"Tuvalu\n\nGovernment revenues largely come from sales of fishing licenses, income from the Tuvalu Trust Fund, and from the lease of its highly fortuitous .tv Internet Top Level Domain (TLD). In 1998, Tuvalu began deriving revenue from the use of its area code for premium-rate telephone numbers and from the commerc... |
57311cc8a5e9cc1400cdbc1b | What is the UN developmental designation for Tuvalu? | least developed | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe United Nations designates Tuvalu as a least developed country (LDC) because of its limited potential for economic development, absence of exploitable resources and its small size and vulnerability to external economic and environmental shocks. Tuvalu participates in the Enhanced Integrated Framework ... |
57311cc8a5e9cc1400cdbc1c | What organization sponsors an assistance program for least developed countries? | World Trade Organisation | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe United Nations designates Tuvalu as a least developed country (LDC) because of its limited potential for economic development, absence of exploitable resources and its small size and vulnerability to external economic and environmental shocks. Tuvalu participates in the Enhanced Integrated Framework ... |
57311cc8a5e9cc1400cdbc1d | What did Tuvalu do in 2013 in regards to it least developed country status? | deferred its graduation | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe United Nations designates Tuvalu as a least developed country (LDC) because of its limited potential for economic development, absence of exploitable resources and its small size and vulnerability to external economic and environmental shocks. Tuvalu participates in the Enhanced Integrated Framework ... |
57311cc8a5e9cc1400cdbc1e | What would Tuvalu have lost as a developed country? | funding assistance | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe United Nations designates Tuvalu as a least developed country (LDC) because of its limited potential for economic development, absence of exploitable resources and its small size and vulnerability to external economic and environmental shocks. Tuvalu participates in the Enhanced Integrated Framework ... |
57311cc8a5e9cc1400cdbc1f | What type of problem does the current developed country rating not take into enough consideration? | environmental | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe United Nations designates Tuvalu as a least developed country (LDC) because of its limited potential for economic development, absence of exploitable resources and its small size and vulnerability to external economic and environmental shocks. Tuvalu participates in the Enhanced Integrated Framework ... |
57311f8b05b4da19006bcdcc | What is the radio station on Tuvalu? | Radio Tuvalu | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe Tuvalu Media Department of the Government of Tuvalu operates Radio Tuvalu which broadcasts from Funafuti. In 2011 the Japanese government provided financial support to construct a new AM broadcast studio. The installation of upgraded transmission equipment allows Radio Tuvalu to be heard on all nine ... |
57311f8b05b4da19006bcdcd | From where does Radio Tuvalu broadcast? | Funafuti | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe Tuvalu Media Department of the Government of Tuvalu operates Radio Tuvalu which broadcasts from Funafuti. In 2011 the Japanese government provided financial support to construct a new AM broadcast studio. The installation of upgraded transmission equipment allows Radio Tuvalu to be heard on all nine ... |
57311f8b05b4da19006bcdce | Who gave financial support to Tuvalu to upgrade transmission equipment? | Japanese government | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe Tuvalu Media Department of the Government of Tuvalu operates Radio Tuvalu which broadcasts from Funafuti. In 2011 the Japanese government provided financial support to construct a new AM broadcast studio. The installation of upgraded transmission equipment allows Radio Tuvalu to be heard on all nine ... |
57311f8b05b4da19006bcdcf | What did the new radio equipment replace with AM service? | FM radio | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe Tuvalu Media Department of the Government of Tuvalu operates Radio Tuvalu which broadcasts from Funafuti. In 2011 the Japanese government provided financial support to construct a new AM broadcast studio. The installation of upgraded transmission equipment allows Radio Tuvalu to be heard on all nine ... |
57311f8b05b4da19006bcdd0 | What service got more bandwidth from the transmission upgrade? | mobile | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe Tuvalu Media Department of the Government of Tuvalu operates Radio Tuvalu which broadcasts from Funafuti. In 2011 the Japanese government provided financial support to construct a new AM broadcast studio. The installation of upgraded transmission equipment allows Radio Tuvalu to be heard on all nine ... |
573120dda5e9cc1400cdbc49 | Where is Tuvalu's only port? | Funafuti | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the only port but there is a deep-water berth in the harbour at Nukufetau. The merchant marine fleet consists of two passenger/cargo ships Nivaga III and Manu Folau. These ships carry cargo and passengers between the main atolls and travel between Suva, Fiji and Funafuti 3 to 4 times a year. ... |
573120dda5e9cc1400cdbc4a | Where is there a deep water berth available on Tuvalu? | Nukufetau | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the only port but there is a deep-water berth in the harbour at Nukufetau. The merchant marine fleet consists of two passenger/cargo ships Nivaga III and Manu Folau. These ships carry cargo and passengers between the main atolls and travel between Suva, Fiji and Funafuti 3 to 4 times a year. ... |
573120dda5e9cc1400cdbc4b | Of how many ships does the merchant marine fleet consist? | two | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the only port but there is a deep-water berth in the harbour at Nukufetau. The merchant marine fleet consists of two passenger/cargo ships Nivaga III and Manu Folau. These ships carry cargo and passengers between the main atolls and travel between Suva, Fiji and Funafuti 3 to 4 times a year. ... |
573120dda5e9cc1400cdbc4c | What ship did Japan donate to Tuvalu in 2015? | Nivaga III | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the only port but there is a deep-water berth in the harbour at Nukufetau. The merchant marine fleet consists of two passenger/cargo ships Nivaga III and Manu Folau. These ships carry cargo and passengers between the main atolls and travel between Suva, Fiji and Funafuti 3 to 4 times a year. ... |
573120dda5e9cc1400cdbc4d | What do Tuvalu's merchant fleet carry? | cargo and passengers | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the only port but there is a deep-water berth in the harbour at Nukufetau. The merchant marine fleet consists of two passenger/cargo ships Nivaga III and Manu Folau. These ships carry cargo and passengers between the main atolls and travel between Suva, Fiji and Funafuti 3 to 4 times a year. ... |
57312a03e6313a140071cca4 | How many reef islands does the Tuvalu group have? | three | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu consists of three reef islands and six true atolls. Its small, scattered group of atolls have poor soil and a total land area of only about 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) making it the fourth smallest country in the world. The islets that form the atolls are very low lying. Nanumanga, Niut... |
57312a03e6313a140071cca5 | What are the number of true atolls are in the Tuvalu islands? | six | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu consists of three reef islands and six true atolls. Its small, scattered group of atolls have poor soil and a total land area of only about 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) making it the fourth smallest country in the world. The islets that form the atolls are very low lying. Nanumanga, Niut... |
57312a03e6313a140071cca6 | What is the total land area of Tuvalu? | 26 square kilometres | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu consists of three reef islands and six true atolls. Its small, scattered group of atolls have poor soil and a total land area of only about 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) making it the fourth smallest country in the world. The islets that form the atolls are very low lying. Nanumanga, Niut... |
57312a03e6313a140071cca7 | How does Tuvalu rank in country size as compared to other nations? | fourth smallest | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu consists of three reef islands and six true atolls. Its small, scattered group of atolls have poor soil and a total land area of only about 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) making it the fourth smallest country in the world. The islets that form the atolls are very low lying. Nanumanga, Niut... |
57312a03e6313a140071cca8 | What is the coverage of Tuvalu's economic zone? | 900,000 km2 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu consists of three reef islands and six true atolls. Its small, scattered group of atolls have poor soil and a total land area of only about 26 square kilometres (10 square miles) making it the fourth smallest country in the world. The islets that form the atolls are very low lying. Nanumanga, Niut... |
57312b6205b4da19006bce22 | Which of Tuvalu's atolls is largest? | Funafuti | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the largest atoll of the nine low reef islands and atolls that form the Tuvalu volcanic island chain. It comprises numerous islets around a central lagoon that is approximately 25.1 kilometres (15.6 miles) (N–S) by 18.4 kilometres (11.4 miles) (W-E), centred on 179°7'E and 8°30'S. On the atol... |
57312b6205b4da19006bce23 | What type of island grouping is Tuvalu? | volcanic island chain | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the largest atoll of the nine low reef islands and atolls that form the Tuvalu volcanic island chain. It comprises numerous islets around a central lagoon that is approximately 25.1 kilometres (15.6 miles) (N–S) by 18.4 kilometres (11.4 miles) (W-E), centred on 179°7'E and 8°30'S. On the atol... |
57312b6205b4da19006bce24 | What are the map coordinates fro Tuvalu? | 179°7'E and 8°30'S | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the largest atoll of the nine low reef islands and atolls that form the Tuvalu volcanic island chain. It comprises numerous islets around a central lagoon that is approximately 25.1 kilometres (15.6 miles) (N–S) by 18.4 kilometres (11.4 miles) (W-E), centred on 179°7'E and 8°30'S. On the atol... |
57312b6205b4da19006bce25 | How species of creatures inhabit the Tuvalu lagoon? | 607 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the largest atoll of the nine low reef islands and atolls that form the Tuvalu volcanic island chain. It comprises numerous islets around a central lagoon that is approximately 25.1 kilometres (15.6 miles) (N–S) by 18.4 kilometres (11.4 miles) (W-E), centred on 179°7'E and 8°30'S. On the atol... |
57312b6205b4da19006bce26 | How many new species were were found in the Tuvalu area that had not been previously recorded? | 66 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nFunafuti is the largest atoll of the nine low reef islands and atolls that form the Tuvalu volcanic island chain. It comprises numerous islets around a central lagoon that is approximately 25.1 kilometres (15.6 miles) (N–S) by 18.4 kilometres (11.4 miles) (W-E), centred on 179°7'E and 8°30'S. On the atol... |
57312ca0e6313a140071ccc0 | What specific ocean temperature conditions effect Tuvalu? | El Niño and La Niña | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu experiences the effects of El Niño and La Niña caused by changes in ocean temperatures in the equatorial and central Pacific. El Niño effects increase the chances of tropical storms and cyclones, while La Niña effects increase the chances of drought. Typically the islands of Tuvalu receive between... |
57312ca0e6313a140071ccc1 | Which effect causes increases in sea storms like cyclones? | El Niño | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu experiences the effects of El Niño and La Niña caused by changes in ocean temperatures in the equatorial and central Pacific. El Niño effects increase the chances of tropical storms and cyclones, while La Niña effects increase the chances of drought. Typically the islands of Tuvalu receive between... |
57312ca0e6313a140071ccc2 | What temperature effect causes drought? | La Niña | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu experiences the effects of El Niño and La Niña caused by changes in ocean temperatures in the equatorial and central Pacific. El Niño effects increase the chances of tropical storms and cyclones, while La Niña effects increase the chances of drought. Typically the islands of Tuvalu receive between... |
57312ca0e6313a140071ccc3 | What is the usual amount of rainfall per month on Tuvalu? | 200 to 400 mm | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu experiences the effects of El Niño and La Niña caused by changes in ocean temperatures in the equatorial and central Pacific. El Niño effects increase the chances of tropical storms and cyclones, while La Niña effects increase the chances of drought. Typically the islands of Tuvalu receive between... |
57312ca0e6313a140071ccc4 | What did a drought in 2011 cause on Funafuti? | rationing of fresh-water | [
"Tuvalu\n\nTuvalu experiences the effects of El Niño and La Niña caused by changes in ocean temperatures in the equatorial and central Pacific. El Niño effects increase the chances of tropical storms and cyclones, while La Niña effects increase the chances of drought. Typically the islands of Tuvalu receive between... |
57312e3305b4da19006bce5e | What type of device did Australia and New Zealand offer to Tuvalu during the 2011 drought? | desalination plants | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe governments of Australia and New Zealand responded to the 2011 fresh-water crisis by supplying temporary desalination plants, and assisted in the repair of the existing desalination unit that was donated by Japan in 2006. In response to the 2011 drought, Japan funded the purchase of a 100 m3/d desali... |
57312e3305b4da19006bce5f | As aprt of what program did Japan fund a new desalination plant at Tuvalu? | Pacific Environment Community | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe governments of Australia and New Zealand responded to the 2011 fresh-water crisis by supplying temporary desalination plants, and assisted in the repair of the existing desalination unit that was donated by Japan in 2006. In response to the 2011 drought, Japan funded the purchase of a 100 m3/d desali... |
57312e3305b4da19006bce60 | What did aid from the European Union provide during the drought on Tuvalu? | water tanks | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe governments of Australia and New Zealand responded to the 2011 fresh-water crisis by supplying temporary desalination plants, and assisted in the repair of the existing desalination unit that was donated by Japan in 2006. In response to the 2011 drought, Japan funded the purchase of a 100 m3/d desali... |
57312e3305b4da19006bce61 | What did Tuvalu's new water tanks make possible to store? | fresh water | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe governments of Australia and New Zealand responded to the 2011 fresh-water crisis by supplying temporary desalination plants, and assisted in the repair of the existing desalination unit that was donated by Japan in 2006. In response to the 2011 drought, Japan funded the purchase of a 100 m3/d desali... |
57312e3305b4da19006bce62 | In what year had Japan previously donated a desalination plant to Tuvalu? | 2006 | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe governments of Australia and New Zealand responded to the 2011 fresh-water crisis by supplying temporary desalination plants, and assisted in the repair of the existing desalination unit that was donated by Japan in 2006. In response to the 2011 drought, Japan funded the purchase of a 100 m3/d desali... |
57313024e6313a140071ccde | What is the modern name for the air field built during WWII? | Funafuti International Airport | [
"Tuvalu\n\nThe eastern shoreline of Funafuti Lagoon was modified during World War II when the airfield (what is now Funafuti International Airport) was constructed. The coral base of the atoll was used as fill to create the runway. The resulting borrow pits impacted the fresh-water aquifer. In the low areas of Funa... |
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