| Vanuatu Facts |
Capital: Port-Vila (Efate)
Population: 205
Size: 12,200 sq km, slightly larger than Connecticut
Electric Current: 220
Official Language: local languages (more than 100) 72.6%, pidgin (known as Bislama or Bichelama) 23.1%, English 1.9%, French 1.4%, other 0.3%, unspecified 0.7%
Currency: vatu (VUV)
Tipping and Taxes:
Telephone: international: country code - 678 |
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Vanuatu is a true South Pacific paradise. Dive the crystal waters to explore coral reefs and shipwrecks. Watch the volcanoes smoke or tempt fate and explore the threatening volcanoes up close.
Vanuatu's 83 islands are hospitable and peaceful. Enjoy life's simple pleasures in a country of rich customs and culture.
Untouched forests are filled with nature's wonders. Explore the forests on a tranquil nature walk. Extravagant bird life and beautiful fauna fill the view with vibrant colors. Take a ferry ride and enjoy a romantic dinner on your way from Port Vila to Hideaway. Visit the restaurants, arts and craft centers and the local marketplace to take advantage of the duty free shopping.
Collect shells or ride through the waves horseback on the pristine white sand beaches. If you are looking for more of an adrenaline rush, view the islands from the air on a scenic helicopter flight. Or jump to earth in a sky diving adventure.
Adventure and romance await you in the South Pacific on the islands of Vanuatu.
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