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Which islands of Tuvalu are coral atolls?
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The country of Tuvalu is composed of nine small islands, which are categorized as either coral atolls or reef islands.1
The islands classified as coral atolls, which feature islets encircling a shallow lagoon, are:
* Nanumea1
* Nui1
* Nukufetau1
* Funafuti1
* Nukulaelae1
In contrast, the remaining islandsāNanumanga, Niutao, Vaitupu, and Niulakitaāare classified as reef islands, which are compact and feature a fringing reef.1