Vanuatu country

Overview:

The name “Vanuatu” derives from the word “Vanua” which means ‘land’ or ‘home’ which is an Austronesian Language, combined with the word “Tu” meaning ‘to stand’. So together these two words convey the independent status of the country.

 

Vanuatu Capital: Port Vila

Vanuatu Dialing code: +678

Vanuatu Airport code: IATA: VLI,ICAO: NVVV

Vanuatu Continent: Oceania

Vanuatu Costal line: 2,528km (1,571 miles)

Vanuatu Area: 4,739 sq. mi ( 12,200 sq. km)

Vanuatu Currency: Vatu

Vanuatu Official Language: English, Bislama, French

Vanuatu Population: 3.42 Lakh (Approx.)

Vanuatu Religion: Christianity

Vanuatu National Day: 30 July

Vanuatu National Animal: Lguana

Vanuatu National Fruit: Not declared

Vanuatu National Tree: Curtain fig

Vanuatu National Flower: Hibiscus

Vanuatu National Sport: Football

Vanuatu Time zone: UTC +11 ( GMT +11)

Vanuatu Driving side: Left-side of the road

 

Vanuatu Flag:

The Vanuatu flag is a horizontal bicolor of green and red with a golden pall, fimbriated in black, with a black chevron filling the left-hand space and two gold crosses named me cycad fronds encircled in a golden boar tusk centered on the chevron.

The tusk represents the wealth of the nation, the leaves are meant for peace and the 39 pairs of needles represent the assembly members.

The color is represented by yellow for peace and sunshine, red for bloodshed, green for lush essay of the land, and finally black is the people.

Weather in Vanuatu:

Summer: November to March

Winter: April to September

Food and drinks in Vanuatu:

Vanuatu food Culture:

In Vanuatu's food tradition,  coconut is the central traditional recipe because it was the most important edible plant on the Island before settlers began arriving there.

National food of Vanuatu - Laplap.

Laplap is prepared by grating bread Fruit., bananas, Taro, or yam roots into a vegetable paste. This past is then wrapped in Banana leaves and then it is  cooked in an underground stone oven, with fresh coconut cream

Must-try Foods:

• Coconut Fish curry
• Taluk
• Beef Fillet
• Poultry Fish
• Vanuatu Coconut cake
• Cassava Pudding

Vanuatu Drinks:

A strong Kava drink which is followed by a hot meal or tea. Traditionally, no flavoring is added.

Economics of Vanuatu:

Vanuatu income Source:

vanuatu income sources are

Primarily Agriculture - 80% of the Population is engaged in agriculture

Goods Imported in Vanuatu:

• Machinery and equipment
• Foodstuffs
• Fuels

Goods exported by Vanuatu:

• Copra
• Kava
• Beef
• Cocoa
• Timber

Vanuatu export and import partners:

Import: China, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand

Export: Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, China

Culture of Vanuatu:

The Indonesian Population, called Vanuatu, is overwhelmingly Melanesian, even though some of the other islands have Polynesian populations also.

Story-telling, song, and dance are of paramount importance to Vanuatu culture Population.

Sports in Vanuatu:

National game of Vanuatu:

Football is the National game of Vanuatu.

Popular Games in Vanuatu:

Cricket,, Volleyball and Basketball Are popular sports in Vanuatu

Transport in Vanuatu:

How many airports in Vanuatu:

There are 3 international airports in Vanuatu. Bauerfield International Airport is the largest airport in Vanuatu.

Main transport in Vanuatu:

The Roads are the main transport in Vanuatu.

After arrival on the Island, transportation is usually via pickup trucks, Foot, or through small - small boats

How many countries travel without visas to Vanuatu?

55 countries without visas. It grants 13 e-visas and 34 on-arrival visas. 124 countries are required for a visa.

The Solomon Islands passport ranks 45^th in the world.

Tourism in Vanuatu:

Vanuatu offers plenty of activities for people of all age groups and any kind of traveler and it is also generally considered as a safe destination for tourists.

Must visit places in Vanuatu:

• Port Vila
• Luganville
• Melo
• Port Olry
• Leela
• Most
• Port Havannah

Festivals in Vanuatu:

Vanuatu cultural festi5are unique and can't be able to see such festivals in any part of the world.

That ranges from nagol to the most powerful and colorful TannaToka Dance.

●       January  - St. Paul’s day in Rah and Mota Lava Islands

●       February & March - John Frum day in Tanna Island

●       April to June - Nagol Land Diving in Pentecost Island

●       May - Sand Drawing Festival in Malekula Island

●       June - St. Barnabas Day in Rah and Mota Lava Island

●       July -  Maskelyne Canoe Race and festival (28-29 July) in Maskelyne Island

           Circumcision ceremonies in Tanna Island

            Nemagi Luan Manbush Festival in Melkan village, South Central Malekula

●       August - Back to My Roof Festival (25-27 August) in Olal, NorthAmbrym Island.

                This is one of the biggest festivals in Vanuatu.

●       September - Twin Waterfall Festival inVanua Lava Island

                                      Vanua Lava Arts Festival in Vureas Bay, Banks Island

●       October - Lukaotem Gud Santo Festival in Luganville

                                 Toka Festival in Tanna

●       November - St. Andrew’s Day Festival in Rah and Mota Lava Island

Defense in Vanuatu:

• There are two police wings - The Vanuatu Police Force (VPF)
• The paramilitary wing - The Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF)

Facts of Vanuatu:

• Vanuatu boasts 113 distinct languages and innumerable dialects.
• Vanuatu also known as New Hebrides.
• Vanuatu is known for its stunning beaches,  crystal-clear waters, and vibrant cultures.
• They invented bungee jumping.
• It's one of the world's least visited countries.