 Vanuatu — (vä´nōō ä´tōō) |
About The People
Did You Know... There are over 113 languages spoken in Vanuatu. Official languages are Engl »» More
Eating & Recipes... Taro root and yams are staple foods. In many rural areas food is prepared w »» More
Fashion... In urban areas Western style of clothing is worn. In rural areas women may »» More
Family... Family roles vary depending upon the area. In some villages the men are in »» More
Sports & Recreation... A lack of electricity in many rural areas limits the recreational acti »» More
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Vanuatu History
The prehistory of Vanuatu is obscure; archaeological evidence supports the commonly held theory that peoples speaking Austronesian languages first came to the islands some 4,000 years ago. Pottery fragments have been found dating back to 1300-1100 B.C.
The first island in the Vanuatu group discovered »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Port-Villa
Population: 221,552
GDP: $1,041,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 12,200 (sq km) 4,710 (sq mi)
Currency: vatu
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