Vanuatu is a Pacific nation promoting renewable-energy development, climate resilience, eco-tourism growth, sustainable fisheries, and cultural preservation.
Vanuatu
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Vanuatu is a Country located in the Melanesia sub-region of the Oceania continent.
Easy learning about Vanuatu
The capital city of Vanuatu is Port Vila, capital city of Vanuatu.
Word: Landdiving
Meaning: vine jumping
Basic Information
Capital City: Port Vila, capital city of Vanuatu
Population: 335,169 (UN)
Area: 12,200 km² / 7,581 sq mi
People are called: Ni-Vanuatu
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
6 provinces
- Malampa
- Penama
- Sanma
- Shefa
- Tafea
- Torba
Geography
Latitude: 16° 00' S
Longitude: 167° 00' E
Geographical Subregion: Melanesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds from May to October; moderate rainfall from November to April; may be affected by cyclones from December to April
Human Development
HDI Rank: 146 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.621
Mean Years of Schooling: 7.2
Expected Years of Schooling: 11.8
Life Expectancy at Birth: 71.5 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant includes Presbyterian, Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist, Assemblies of God, Church of Christ, Neil Thomas Ministry, and Apostolic
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .vu
Calling Code: +678
MapGeo Name: Vanuatu
MapGeo Code: VU