These ten facts show what it’s really like to live in the world’s tiniest island nation. That’s because Tuvalu’s nine islands make up a landmass of just 10 square miles (26 square kilometers)—combined. How Tuvalu Makes $5 MILLION A YEAR From Doing Nothing | Tuvalu DocumentaryWatch this video on YouTubeThere aren’t many ways to make money in Tuvalu. That makes the island nation very dependent on these countries. For now, politicians of all stripes grapple with serious challenges ahead for this beautiful but isolated island nation.