Vanuatu Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Vanuatu |
Common Name | Vanuatu – /vænˈwɑ.tu/ |
Nationality | Ni-Vanuatu (singular and plural) – noun, Ni-Vanuatu – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1980 (from France and the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 6 provinces |
Total Population | 318,007 (#179) with 26% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Port-Vila (capital city) |
Major Languages | Bislama (official), English (official), French (official) |
Electricity Access | 70% of total population |
Internet Access | 66% of total population |
Currency | Vatu (VUV) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $910.3 million – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $2,800 (#193) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 12,189 sq km / 4,706 sq mi (#162) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Oceana – Melanesian Oceana |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | South Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “Yumi, Yumi, Yumi” (We, We, We)