Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a Pacific nation promoting renewable-energy development, climate resilience, eco-tourism growth, sustainable fisheries, and cultural preservation.

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Vanuatu Armorial

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Easy learning about Vanuatu

The capital city of Vanuatu is Port Vila, capital city of Vanuatu.

Word: Landdiving

Meaning: vine jumping

Administrative Divisions

6 provinces
  1. Malampa
  2. Penama
  3. Sanma
  4. Shefa
  5. Tafea
  6. Torba

Where in the world is Vanuatu located?

Vanuatu is a Country located in the Melanesia sub-region in the continent of Oceania.

Basic Information

Capital City: Port Vila, capital city of Vanuatu

Population: 335,169 (UN)

Area: 12,200 km² / 7,581 sq mi

People from Vanuatu are called: Ni-Vanuatu

Geography

Latitude: 15.372° S

Longitude: 166.909° E

Geographical Subregion: Melanesia

Continental Region: Oceania

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 57 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 87

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

Economy

GDP per Capita: $3,936 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 135

Currency: Vatu

Currency Code: VUV

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

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