Geography
Vanuatu is in Melanesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -16, 167; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a country in Melanesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population
- 321.4 thousand
- Area
- 12,189 km²
- Currency
- Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Official language
- Bislama, English, French
- Calling code
- +678
- Internet TLD
- .vu
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
Vanuatu map preview: -16.00, 167.00
People and Culture
Vanuatu uses Bislama, English, French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Vanuatu varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Vanuatu is recorded with the official name Republic of Vanuatu. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Port Vila
- Melanesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Port Vila
- Time zone data: UTC+11:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Vanuatu is grouped under Oceania.
- Vanuatu has a listed area of 12,189 km².
- Vanuatu is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Vanuatu
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
What continent is Vanuatu in?
Vanuatu is in Oceania.
What currency does Vanuatu use?
Vanuatu uses the Vanuatu vatu.
What language is spoken in Vanuatu?
Bislama, English, French is listed for Vanuatu in this database.