What country is an example of an atoll?

Finally, over time, ocean waves begin to break up parts of the coral reef. Pieces of coral get eroded into tiny grains of sand that pile up on the reef to form tiny islets or a ring-shaped island. Examples of atolls include the islands of the Maldives, Polynesia, and Micronesia.

What islands are examples of atolls?

Most of the world’s atolls are in the Pacific Ocean (with concentrations in the Caroline Islands, the Coral Sea Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Tuamotu Islands, Kiribati, Tokelau, and Tuvalu) and the Indian Ocean (the Chagos Archipelago, Lakshadweep, the atolls of the Maldives, and the Outer Islands of Seychelles).

Is Fiji an atoll?

A nation of volcanic islands surrounded by coral reefs and the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji has the perfect geography for awesome surf. Atoll Travel offers a choice of three fantastic resorts where you can stay in style, relax in comfort, swim in crystal clear water and test your skills on some of the world’s best waves.

Is Tuvalu an atoll?

Tuvalu consists of nine separate islands: six atolls and three reef islands. An atoll typically consists of several islets: Tuvalu has a total of 124 islands and islets. Each island is surrounded by a coral reef.

Can I visit an atoll?

Bikini Atoll[SEE MAP] Today, the islands are safe to visit, and background radiation is now less than most large cities, but the soil still contains dangerous levels of radioactive material. Fish are unaffected, and are in abundance due to lack of fishing.

Where is Bora Bora located?

French Polynesia
Bora-Bora, volcanic island, Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands), in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It lies in the central South Pacific Ocean, about 165 miles (265 km) northwest of Tahiti.

Where is Samoa?

central South Pacific Ocean
Samoa is a small island country in the central South Pacific Ocean. It is made up of an archipelago of 9 islands, 4 of which are inhabited. The 2 largest islands are Savai’i and Upolu. Samoa sits about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii.

Is Tahiti a country?

The islands were first settled by migrating Polynesians as early as 500BC. They were later discovered by European explorers during the 16th century and eventually colonized by France. Now officially known as French Polynesia, Tahiti is an autonomous overseas country of the French Republic.

How do you say hello in Tuvaluan?

Some simple words and phrases you might like to try during Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu / Tuvalu Language Week….Te Gana Tuvalu.