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Geographical facts about Vanuatu including Port-Vil, the capital city of Vanuatu |
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| Name of the country: | Vanuatu | Capital city: | Port-Vil |
| Geographical coordinates of Vanuatu: | 16 00 S, 167 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Port-Vil: | 17 44 S 168 19 E |
| Location of Vanuatu: | Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Vanuatu: | total: 12,189 sq km; land: 12,189 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Vanuatu: | slightly larger than Connecticut |
| The elevation data of Vanuatu: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Tabwemasana 1,877 m | The climate of Vanuatu: | 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 |
| Land use of Vanuatu: | agricultural land: 15.3%; arable land 1.6%; permanent crops 10.3%; permanent pasture 3.4%; forest: 36.1%; other: 48.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 0 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Vanuatu: | a Y-shaped chain of four main islands and 80 smaller islands; several of the islands have active volcanoes and there are several underwater volcanoes as well | The terrain of Vanuatu: | mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plains |
| Land boundaries of Vanuatu: | 0 km | Borders countries of Vanuatu: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Vanuatu: | measured from claimed archipelagic baselines territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles or to the edge of the continental margin | ||
Fast Facts about Vanuatu
Are you traveling to Vanuatu? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia.
Did you know that the legal system of Vanuatu is a mixed legal system of English common law, French law, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Vanuatu, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 1,070 km, paved: 256 km, unpaved: 814 km (2000)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: PORT-VILA (capital) 53,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 26.1% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Vanuatu: 277,554 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.9% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are local languages (more than 100) 63.2%, Bislama (official language; creole) 33.7%, English (official language) 2%, French (official language) 0.6%, other 0.5% (2009 estimate). These days, Vanuatu has to face a net migration rate of -1.4 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Vanuatu nowadays; Ni-Vanuatu 97.6%, part Ni-Vanuatu 1.1%, other 1.3% (2009 estimate).
The right to vote in Vanuatu can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: both parents must be citizens of Vanuatu; in the case of only one parent, it must be the father who is a citizen. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Vanuatu for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Vanuatu are: Independence Day, 30 July (1980).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Vanuatu, these are the most likely dangers you might face: tropical cyclones or typhoons (January to April); volcanic eruption on Aoba (Ambae) island began on 27 November 2005, volcanism also causes minor earthquakes; tsunamisvolcanism: significant volcanic activity with multiple eruptions in recent years; Yasur (elev. 361 m), one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has experienced continuous activity in recent centuries; other historically active volcanoes include, Aoba, Ambrym, Epi, Gaua, Kuwae, Lopevi, Suretamatai, and Traitor’s Head. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Port-Vil and/or Vanuatu?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Vanuatu, the population has to face a death rate of 4.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Vanuatu
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Vanuatu. Here they are: local languages (more than 100) 63.2%, Bislama (official language; creole) 33.7%, English (official language) 2%, French (official language) 0.6%, other 0.5% (2009 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .vu
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; 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.
Its capital city is Port-Vil, where the local time zone is UTC+11, which is 16 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Port-Vil: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Vanuatu; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Tabwemasana 1,877 m. The length of its total coastline are: 2,528 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Vanuatu; most of the population does not have access to a reliable supply of potable water; deforestation.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: tropical cyclones or typhoons (January to April); volcanic eruption on Aoba (Ambae) island began on 27 November 2005, volcanism also causes minor earthquakes; tsunamisvolcanism: significant volcanic activity with multiple eruptions in recent years; Yasur (elev. 361 m), one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has experienced continuous activity in recent centuries; other historically active volcanoes include, Aoba, Ambrym, Epi, Gaua, Kuwae, Lopevi, Suretamatai, and Traitor’s Head.
For your traveling options, there are 31 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Vanuatu all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 1,070 km, paved: 256 km, unpaved: 814 km (2000).
Background of Vanuatu
Like every nation, Vanuatu also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Multiple waves of colonizers, each speaking a distinct language, migrated to the New Hebrides in the millennia preceding European exploration in the 18th century. This settlement pattern accounts for the complex linguistic diversity found on the archipelago to this day. The British and French, who settled the New Hebrides in the 19th century, agreed in 1906 to an Anglo-French Condominium, which administered the islands until independence in 1980, when the new name of Vanuatu was adopted. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
