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Definition
Tuvalu, an island country in the South Pacific with its capital at Funafuti.
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How it's used
Geographic names of small island nations are often used in discussions about climate change and rising sea levels in Hong Kong. It is treated as a proper noun and follows standard Cantonese sentence structures without needing special particles for identification.
Examples
Tuvalu is a very beautiful island nation.
Do you know where Tuvalu is?
Related words
Common phrases
Tuvalu Islands
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Grammar guides
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