Vanuatu - Wikipedia
WEBVanuatu (English: / ˌvɑːnuˈɑːtuː / ⓘ VAH-noo-AH-too or / vænˈwɑːtuː / van-WAH-too; Bislama and French pronunciation [vanuatu]), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu; Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country in Melanesia, located in the South Pacific Ocean.
Vanuatu | History, People, & Location | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Vanuatu, country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of a chain of 13 principal and many smaller islands located about 500 miles (800 km) west of Fiji and 1,100 miles (1,770 km) east of Australia. The islands extend north-south for some 400 miles (650 km) in an irregular Y shape.
Vanuatu - The World Factbook
WEBIntroduction. Background. Austronesian speakers from the Solomon Islands first settled Vanuatu around 2000 B.C. By around 1000, localized chieftain systems began to develop on the islands. Around 1600, Melanesian Chief ROI MATA united some of the islands of modern-day Vanuatu under his rule.
A first-timer's guide to Vanuatu - Lonely Planet
WEBMay 30, 2024 · With top tips on what to do, where to go, what to pack and how much to budget, plan your trip to Vanuatu with this first-timer's guide.
Vanuatu country profile - BBC News
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands once known as the New Hebrides, achieved independence from France and Britain in 1980. Most of the islands are inhabited; some have active volcanoes....
Vanuatu - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBVanuatu is an island archipelago. It has about 82 small islands. The islands were made from volcanoes. People live on 65 of the islands. There is about 800 miles (1,300 km) north to south distance between the outermost islands. Two of the islands (Matthew and Hunter) are also claimed by France.
Vanuatu Tourism Office - Answer the Call of Vanuatu | Vanuatu Tourism
WEBVanuatu is Calling! 8 Ways To Experience Local Culture & Custom. 20 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES. Dive in. Meet us at the markets. Share your Vanuatu moments. Life-changing Adventures. All Stories. Explore Our Unique Islands.
Vanuatu - The World Factbook
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Background. Vanuatu was first settled around 2000 B.C. by Austronesian speakers from Solomon Islands. By around 1000, localized chieftain systems began to develop on the islands. In the mid-1400s, the Kuwae Volcano erupted, causing frequent conflict and internal strife amid declining food availability, especially on Efate Island.
About Vanuatu - Gov
WEBThe Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago is located some 1,750 km east of Australia, 500 km north-east of New Caledonia, west of Fiji and south of the Solomon Islands. It was named New Hebrides during its colonial period.
Vanuatu travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEBVanuatu is a Pacific island adventure far beyond any notions of cruise-ship ports and flashy resorts. Deserted beaches, ancient culture, remote and rugged islands and world-class diving are just a small part of the magnetism of this scattered 80-plus island archipelago. Best Places to Visit.
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