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You think Vanuatu's beaches are unbeatable on one island until you reach the next. Divers are delighted at the clear waters, coral reefs and shipwrecks; vulcanologists go wild for its many smoking peaks; and naturalists lust after its untouched forests, reefs and extravagant bird life.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Vanuatu
Population
200,000
Currency
Name: Vatu
Code: VUV
Symbol: VT
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Bislama, French, English
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +11
Country Dialing Code
+678
Weights & Measures
Metric
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