- Official name
- Republic of Vanuatu Ripablik blong Vanuatu · Bislama
1 more name
République de Vanuatu · French - Capital
- Port Vila
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 293,000
- Area
- 12,189 km²
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Neighbours
- None — island or sea borders only
- Internet / phone
- .vu · +678
Where it is
Notable facts
- Vanuatu is one of the most linguistically dense countries on Earth, with over 100 languages for a few hundred thousand people.
- Mount Yasur on Tanna has been in near-continuous mild eruption for centuries and can be visited on foot.
- Land diving on Pentecost island, where men jump from wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles, is the forerunner of bungee jumping.
- It regularly ranks among the countries most exposed to natural disaster risk.
World Heritage 1 site
National dish
Laplap Grated root vegetable made into a paste with coconut cream, wrapped in leaves and baked on hot stones.