The first Monday in August is National Childrens' Day in Tuvalu.
This public holiday is called in Tuvalu Aso Tamaliki.
The first Europeans set foot on Tuvalu in 1568.
1/3 of population are children under 14.
Welfare of children is an important issue in the country.
Children under 18 years are provided with free medical care.
All children from 6 to 15 years receive free compulsory education.
