🇻🇺 Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu
Basic Information
Capital
Port Vila
Region
Oceania
/
Melanesia
Population
342,645
Area
12,189 km²
Currencies
Vanuatu vatu (Vt)
Languages
Bislama, English, French
About country
Vanuatu is an island country in Melanesia, located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago is of volcanic origin and lies approximately 1,750 km east of northern Australia. Originally inhabited by Melanesian people, the islands were first visited by Europeans in 1606 with a Spanish expedition. The country was jointly managed by France and the United Kingdom as the New Hebrides until its independence in 1980. Today, Vanuatu's economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, and offshore financial services. The nation faces challenges related to natural disasters, including volcanic activity and cyclones.
Political Information
System of Government
Parliamentary Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
VUISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
VUTFlag Emoji
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Additional Flags & Symbols
City / Municipality
Historical Flag