Vanuatu
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Capital
Port Vila
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Local time
6:18
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Population
289 552
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+678
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Currency
Vt VUV (vatu)
Vanuatu
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Capital
Port Vila
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Local time
6:18
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Population
289 552
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+678
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Currency
Vt VUV (vatu)
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Petrol price
€ 1.48 pl
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Precipitation
1 595mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
12 200 km2
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Protected Area
4%
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Forest Area
36%
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Agricultural area
15%
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Annual air passengers
299 315
Population
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Ethnicity
Ni-Vanuatu - 98 %
other - 1 %
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Religion
Presbyterian - 31 %
Anglican - 13 %
Roman Catholic - 13 %
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Languages
local languages
pidgin
English
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Murders
2 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
1.2 l/person
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Diabetes
16.6%
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Malaria
3%
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Tuberculosis
63 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
food and fish freezing, wood processing, meat canning
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Agriculture
copra, coconuts, cocoa, coffee, taro, yams, fruits, vegetables, beef
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Natural Resources
manganese, hardwood forests, fish
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Natural Resources
manganese, hardwood forests, fish
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Renewable Energy
32%
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CO2 Emissions
154kt
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Ease of Business
90 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
40
What not to do when visiting Vanuatu
Vanuatu Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting (men) - there’s a traditional handshake involving the fingers and a snap - locals will gladly teach it to visitors. Women usually kiss on each cheek, handshakes between the women and men are common.
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Vanuatu Don’t take it wrong - eyebrows up after asking a question means yes. “Uh oh” also means yes in yes/no questions, which can be confusing for foreigners.
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Vanuatu Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Did you know?
Pigs in Vanuatu are considered a symbol of wealth.
Vanuatu Don’t dive without using the sign and marking the area you dive.
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Vanuatu Don’t be surprised by direct and sometimes embarrassing questions by locals - they tend to be direct and feel no shame in conversations.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
Vanuatu Don’t forget the rainy season usually runs between November and April.
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