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Vanuatu

History

Britain and France created the New Hebrides condominium.
Vanuatu became independent.
The Santo rebellion was put down after independence.
Vanuatu joined the United Nations, confirming broad international recognition.
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CapitalPort Vila
Population321k
Area12,189 km2
CurrencyVanuatu vatu

Short facts

RegionOceania / Melanesia
LanguageBislama, English
Time zoneVUT (UTC+11)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Mount Yasur: One of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, on Tanna Island.
  • Blue Hole: Crystal-clear blue holes and swimming spots across Espiritu Santo.
  • SS President Coolidge: One of the world's greatest wreck dives, a luxury liner turned troop ship sunk in 1942.

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Planning questions

What is Vanuatu known for?Mount Yasur, Blue Hole, SS President Coolidge.
What is the capital?Port Vila.
Which language is useful?Bislama, English.
When is the national day?30 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Known for

Mount YasurBlue HoleSS President CoolidgePort VilaStreet foodTea
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