Vanuatu

Quick Facts

• Vanuatu is home to 11 active volcanoes, with Mount Yasur on Tanna Island being one of the most accessible and frequently visited, known for its regular eruptions since 1774.
• The coral reefs surrounding Vanuatu are part of the Coral Triangle, which hosts over 500 species of coral and is recognized as one of the most diverse marine regions in the world.
• Vanuatu's traditional kastom culture is preserved in the form of the Naghol, or land diving, which dates back over 15 centuries and is considered a precursor to modern bungee jumping.
• The archipelago consists of 83 islands, with the largest being Espiritu Santo, where you can find the famous blue holes, natural swimming pools that are over 100 meters deep.
• Vanuatu was the first country in the world to adopt a law recognizing the rights of its indigenous people to their land, a landmark decision made in 1980.

Travel Details

Country

Vanuatu

Population

100K-1M

Daily Budget

$100-200

Best Time to Visit

May–Oct

Current Weather

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22°C/72°F

Foggy

Currency

Vt VUV

Coordinates

-15.3767, 166.9592