What is Vanuatu known for?
Vanuatu is home to one of the world’s most sought after dive sites. With a reputation for superior sites, Vanuatu diving is perhaps most famous for The President Coolidge, a 650ft shipwrecked luxury liner off Espiritu Santo.
What’s unique about Vanuatu?
Stunning landscapes, beautiful untouched waters, WWII shipwrecks, rich history and culture, friendly island people, an active volcano, fresh seafood, award-winning chocolate, the world’s only underwater post office, and Kava. There are almost too many reasons to visit Vanuatu.
What kind of country is Vanuatu?
republic
Before it’s independence in 1980, Vanuatu was jointly administered by France and the U.K. known as the New Hebrides for 74 years. Today, Vanuatu is a republic with a non-executive presidency. The President is elected by Parliament together with the Presidents of the regional councils and serves a five-year term.
Did you know facts Vanuatu?
Facts about Vanuatu | Geography The highest mountain of Vanuatu is called Mount Tabwemasana and is 1879 metres/ 6165 ft high. The mountain is located on Espiritu Santo island. Most of the islands of Vanuatu are steep and don’t have stable soil for agriculture. There is also little permanent water on the islands.
What language does Vanuatu speak?
French
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Vanuatu/Official languages
What kind of people live in Vanuatu?
The indigenous population, called ni-Vanuatu, is overwhelmingly Melanesian, though some of the outlying islands have Polynesian populations. There are also small minorities of Europeans, Micronesians, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
Who owns Vanuatu?
Vanuatu is a nation of 80 islands, once known as the New Hebrides the country was jointly governed by British and French administrations before gaining independence on 30 July 1980. Population: 275,000 (2016 est.)
What are the problems in Vanuatu?
The key drivers of environmental change in Vanuatu are a rapidly growing economy (after many years of inconsistent economic performance), a young population and rapid population growth, urban drift, land speculation, agricultural intensification, deforestation, inadequate fisheries and marine management, industry and …
What currency is used in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu vatuVanuatu / Currency
How do you say hello in Vanuatu?
Some common greetings are: Halo (Hello), Gud Moning (Good morning), Gud Aftenun (Good Afternoon), Gud naet (Good evening/night), Baibai/Tata (Goodbye), Tangkyu (Thankyou).