| Local name: République de Vanuatu...Ripablik blong Vanuatu |
| Surface : 12,190
sq km (4707 sq miles) - Vanuatu, in the
Southwest Pacific, forms an incomplete double chain of islands
stretching north to southeast for some 900km (560 miles). Together
with the Banks and Torres islands, the chains comprise about 40
mountainous islands and 40 islets and rocks. Tourism is centered on
the islands of Efaté, Tanna and Espiritu Santo. |
| Population : 192.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: 240
volts AC. Australian three-pin plugs are in use. |
| PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for a minimum of 4 months beyond
return date required by all. VISAS:
Required by all except the following, provided
they are in possession of confirmed onward travel documents, for stays
of up to 30 days: nationals of Commonwealth countries, and
dependencies of the United Kingdom; nationals of Bermuda, Brazil,
Chile, China (PR), Cuba, Korea (Rep), French Overseas Territories,
Kuwait, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States),
Morocco, Norway, Palau, Peru, The Philippines, Poland, Russian
Federation, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab
Emirates and Vatican City; transit passengers continuing their
journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding
valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. |
| Climate: Subtropical.
Trade winds occur from May to October. Warm, humid and wet between
November and April. Rain is moderate. Cyclones are possible between
December and April. |
| Capital : Port-Vila
(Island of Efaté). Population: 30,139 |
| System :
Republic. Gained independence from the
UK/France in 1980 - There is a unicameral parliament with 52 members,
elected for 4 years by popular vote and responsible for legislation.
Executive power is the responsibility of the Council of Ministers,
appointed by the Prime Minister, who is elected by the parliament. The
president, who is Head of State, is elected by an electoral college
consisting of the parliament of the heads of the regional councils. |
| Languages : English
and French are the official languages - pidgin
(known as Bislama or Bichelama) |
| Religions : Mostly
Christian, including Presbyterian, Anglican, Roman Catholic and
several other denominations. |
| Money : Vatu (Vt) =
100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of Vt5000, 1000, 500 and 200.
Coins are in denominations of Vt100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Australian Dollars are also accepted in some shops and restaurants. |
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