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What Are Small Islands Vulnerable

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Small islands in many ways are vulnerable. Because of their size they may lack access to valuable resources and are forced to accept whatever they can get. They may have a lack of access to not only food supplies but similar to PEI, may lack access to certain doctors, jobs and financial opportunities because of their size. This then forces them to look at external forces for help. They may have to travel for health reasons, or for jobs. They will need to look at other provinces, states or countries for food supplies. Small islands can also be vulnerable to things such as the weather. Small islands are also at a disadvantage due to high transport and communication costs, along with the threat of major disasters that is of special concern
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