Tuvalu: One of the world's least visited countries becomes a target for 'country counting' travelers
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The Economist
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Summary
Tuvalu, a remote South Pacific island nation, is highlighted as one of the least visited countries in the world, with minimal tourism infrastructure. Its main attractions include an airport runway used as a picnic spot and football pitch, and a post office popular with stamp collectors. The article frames this in the context of a growing trend of "country counting" — travelers competing to visit as many nations as possible.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTuvalu, made up of nine tiny islands in the South Pacific, is not your usual holiday destination.
The main attractions are the airport runway in the capital, Funafuti, which transforms into a picnic spot and football pitch most afternoons, and the sleepy post office, which attracts enthusiastic stamp collectors.
It is one of the least visited countries in the world.
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