Vanuatu is an island nation in Oceania with a population of 307,000 and an area of 12,189 km². Its capital is Port Vila, French is the official language, and it is a republic.
Key facts
ContinentOceania
CapitalPort Vila
Population307,000
Area12,189 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyVanuatu Vatu
GDP/capita$3100
Independence1980
Geography
Island nationHas coastlineMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesRainforest
Oceans / SeasPacific, Coral Sea
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoconut, Cocoa
🎯 How to identify Vanuatu in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Vanuatu efficiently:
Is the country located in Oceania?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
✅ Yes
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
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