10 Off-The-Beaten-Path Countries That Will Amaze You

TuvaluThis group of Polynesian islands in the Pacific Ocean is one of the smallest and most remote nations in the world. The country relies heavily on imports and fishing for food due to a lack of topsoil. The women of Tuvalu use cowrie and other shells in traditional handicrafts.NiueNiue is a group of self-governing islands in the South Pacific Ocean. As part of the Realm of New Zealand, New Zealand conducts most diplomatic relations on its behalf. Natural local produce, especially coconut, features in many of the dishes of the islands.Marshall IslandsThese islands in the northwestern Pacific Ocean are made up of 29 coral atolls and five islands. The Marshallese were once able navigators, using the stars and stick-and-shell charts to find their way through the seas. The country uses the United States dollar as its currency.KiribatiThe Republic of Kiribati in the central Pacific Ocean gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. The capital of Tarawa has historic sites and artefacts, and was the site of one of the bloodiest battles in World War II.AnguillaAnguilla is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. Its cuisine is influenced by native Caribbean, West African, Spanish, French and English food. Caribbean musical genres such as soca, calypso and reggae are popular among its people.Solomon IslandsThe Solomon Islands consist of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands to the northeast of Australia. They were settled some time between 30,000 and 28,800 BCE. After independence from the UK in 1978, the country became a constitutional monarchy.São Tomé and PríncipeThis island country in the Gulf of Guinea consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its people are predominantly of African and mestiço descent.LiechtensteinThe Principality of Liechtenstein is a landlocked German-speaking microstate in the Alps, between Austria and Switzerland. As a result of its small size, Liechtenstein has been strongly affected by external cultural influences. It’s a winter sports destination.ComorosThe Union of the Comoros is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in southeastern Africa. The country has three official languages: Shikomori, French and Arabic. A person's lineage and inheritance of land and housing is determined by matrilineal descent here.Guinea-BissauThe Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a West African country. It was once part of the kingdom of Kaabu as well as part of the Mali Empire. The cabasa is the primary musical instrument of the country and is used in extremely swift and rhythmically complex dance music.10 Most Beautiful Islands In The WorldRead more

10 Off-The-Beaten-Path Countries That Will Amaze You

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