VANUATU TRAVEL GUIDE

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INTRODUCTION

Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometres. The islands offer scuba diving at coral reefs, underwater caverns and wrecks.

The chain of 83 islands reminded Capt Cook of the dark, forbidding, wind buffeted islands off the Scottish coast and he named them New Hebrides. The islands range from towering volcanoes to those covered in dense rainforests to those with wide beaches with deep natural harbours.

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Vanuatu has suspended all flights except for humanitarian and repatriation flights.Travelers arriving on repatriation flights are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days on arrival.

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QUICK FACTS

• Capital: Port-Vila
• Currency: vatu (VUV)
• Area: 12,200 km²
• Population: 292 680 (2018)
• Language: English, French, creole (known as Bislama or Bichelama) official; plus 100+ local languages
• Religion: Presbyterian 36.7%, Anglican 15%, Roman Catholic 15%, indigenous beliefs 7.6%

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

• 21 February, Father Walter Lini Day (Father of Independence)
• 5 March, Custom Chief’s Day
• 24 July, Children’s Day
• 30 July, Independence Day
• 15 August, Assumption
• 5 October, Constitution Day
• 29 November, National Unity Day
• 26 December, Family Day

Also, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Ascension Day.

FESTIVALS

WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Vanuatu’s climate varies with latitude, from wet tropical in the northern islands, which receive over 4,000 millimetres (mm) of annual rainfall to the dryer subtropical in the southern extremes of the archipelago, where annual average rainfall measures 1,500 mm. Average temperatures range from 21°C to 27°C, and unlike many of the Pacific island nations, seasonal temperatures in the capital city of Port Vila exhibit high variability with summertime highs exceeding 30°C and minimum temperatures often reaching below 20°C. Seasonal and inter-annual variations in climate are driven by changes associated with El Niño, which affect every aspect of the climate in the Pacific. Cyclones are common during the warm months of November to April, although two recent cyclonic events were experienced outside of the traditional cyclonic season.

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SPORT & ACTIVITIES

HEALTH

Be aware of possible health risks in 

Vanuatu

Yellow fever - The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. The virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no medicine to treat or cure an infection. To prevent getting sick from yellow fever, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and get vaccinated.

Zika Virus - Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.

Malaria - Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented.

Dengue - Dengue is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick. For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.

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