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Vanuatu — silhouette, capital and facts
Vanuatu is in Oceania and its capital is Port Vila. With about 330 thousand people and 12,189 km², it ranks 157th in area and 173rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Vanuatu, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 330 thousand
- Area
- 12,189 km²
- Language
- Bislama, English and French
- Currency
- Vatu
- Flag colors
- red, green, black, yellow
Borders
Vanuatu has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Vanuatu
- In the naghol ritual on Pentecost Island, young men leap from towers with vines tied to their ankles, a forerunner of bungee jumping.
- Mount Yasur on Tanna Island has erupted almost constantly for centuries and can be visited up close.
- Vanuatu has over 100 local languages for a small population, one of the highest language densities in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
Which continent is Vanuatu in?
Vanuatu is in Oceania.
Which countries border Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Vanuatu?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Vanuatu is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Vanuatu?
In the naghol ritual on Pentecost Island, young men leap from towers with vines tied to their ankles, a forerunner of bungee jumping. Mount Yasur on Tanna Island has erupted almost constantly for centuries and can be visited up close. Vanuatu has over 100 local languages for a small population, one of the highest language densities in the world.
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