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Ni-Vanuatu flag |
| Country |
Vanuatu |
| Capital |
Port-Vila |
| Location |
Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia |
| Size |
12,200 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly mountains of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plains |
| Climate |
tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds |
| Languages |
three official languages: English, French, pidgin (known as Bislama or Bichelama), plus more than 100 local languages |
| Nationality |
noun: Ni-Vanuatu (singular and plural)
adjective: Ni-Vanuatu |
| Religion |
Presbyterian 36.7%, Anglican 15%, Roman Catholic 15%, indigenous beliefs 7.6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 6.2%, Church of Christ 3.8%, other 15.7% (including Jon Frum Cargo cult) |
| Currency |
vatu (VUV) |
| Exports |
copra, beef, cocoa, timber, kava, coffee |
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