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Vanuatu geography facts

Vanuatu is a country or territory in Melanesia. Its capital is Port Vila, and its currency is Vanuatu vatu.

Official name
Republic of Vanuatu
Capital
Port Vila
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Currency
Vanuatu vatu
Languages
Bislama, English, French
Land neighbours
No land borders listed
Area
12,189 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+678
Internet domain
.vu

Quick answers about Vanuatu

What is the capital of Vanuatu?

The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.

What currency is used in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu uses Vanuatu vatu.

Where is Vanuatu?

Vanuatu is in Melanesia, within Oceania.

What languages are spoken in Vanuatu?

The reference languages listed for Vanuatu are Bislama, English, French.

Which countries border Vanuatu?

Vanuatu has no land borders listed in our reference data.

Is Vanuatu landlocked?

No. Vanuatu is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Vanuatu

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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