Vanuatu is a Y-shaped archipelago consisting of about 83 relatively small, geologically newer islands of volcanic origin (65 of them inhabited), with about 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) between the most northern and southern islands.

Mar 27, 2025 · Vanuatu, country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of a chain of 13 principal and many smaller islands located about 500 miles (800 km) west of Fiji and 1,100 miles (1,770 km) east of Australia. The islands extend north-south for some 400 miles (650 km) in an irregular Y shape. The Torres Islands are the northernmost group.

May 30, 2024 · Jungle-cloaked islands, rich kastom (traditional) cultures, blockbuster scuba diving and a remarkably accessible active volcano are just a small part of the allure of Vanuatu, an 80-plus island archipelago made for adventure.

Vanuatu offers fun and adventure from discovering the beautiful flora and fauna, to swinging the ropes over blue holes and ziplining through the rainf...

Nov 23, 2020 · Vanuatu is a sovereign island nation and a Melanesian archipelago comprising of a total of 83 large and small islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is geographically positioned in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.

Oct 27, 2023 · Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands once known as the New Hebrides, achieved independence from France and Britain in 1980. Most of the islands are inhabited; some have active volcanoes.

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The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago is located some 1,750 km east of Australia, 500 km north-east of New Caledonia, west of Fiji and south of the Solomon Islands. It was named New Hebrides during its colonial period.

Vanuatu is an island archipelago. It has about 82 small islands. The islands were made from volcanoes. People live on 65 of the islands. There is about 800 miles (1,300 km) north to south distance between the outermost islands. Two of the islands (Matthew and Hunter) are also claimed by France.

History of Vanuatu, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Vanuatu, from prehistory to the present day. Vanuatu lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of a chain of 13 principal and many smaller islands located about 500 …