Republic of Vanuatu or Ripablik blong Vanuatu

Capital City:

Port Vila

Major Cities:

Luganville

Norsup

Port-Olry

Language:

French

English

Bislama

Population: 307,145

Climate: Warm, tropical

Top Destinations:

Mount Yasur is an active volcano on Tanna Island. Situated near Sulphur Bay, this 361m high volcano has been erupting several times an hour for several hundred years.

Million Dollar Point is a fantastic place to snorkel, wreck diving and sunbathing.

Important Dates:

1 January: New Year’s Day

21 February: Father Lini Day

5 March: Custom Chief’s Day

13 April: Easter Monday

1 May: Labour Day

21 May: Ascension Day

24 July: Children’s Day

30 July: Independence Day

15 August: Assumption Day

5 October: Constitution Day

29 November: Unity Day

25 December: Christmas Day

26 December: Family Day

Fact!

They invented Bungee jumping

The islanders of Vanuatu were well known as cannibals and the last recorded cannibal killing on Vanuatu was in 1969.

It’s very difficult to get to Vanuatu for a visit but get there if you can because tourism is very important to their economy.

Wreck-divers can visit the USS President Coolidge, wrecked in 1942.

It’s the world’s fourth happiest country.

 

Learn more about how my content and copywriting services can help your travel business.

Contact me for a free, no-obligation chat about my writing services.