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The Pacific paradise of Tuvalu is one of the most remote nations in the world, surrounded by bountiful exotic fish and colorful corals.
Located between Australia and Hawaii, the country is so isolated that all transactions, either by locals or visitors, have only ever been done in cash.
So when the small country unveiled its first ever ATMs on April 15 it was a major celebration.
As officials gathered in front of one of the ATMs on the country’s main island of Funafuti, Prime Minister Feleti Teo hailed the “significant milestone.” He presented the new machines to the country on Tuesday surrounded by local dignitaries, cutting a…
