Efate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Efate?South Pacific Ocean, part of the Vanuatu archipelago
2. How many people live in Efate?Approximately 130,000 inhabitants, making it the most populous island in Vanuatu
3. How big is Efate?899 square kilometers (347 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Efate?Port Vila, the administrative and economic center of Vanuatu
5. What language do people speak in Efate?Bislama (lingua franca), English, and French (official languages)
6. What is the historical name?Originally known as Sandwich Island

Archipelago: A chain or cluster of islands, often of volcanic origin, found in oceanic regions.
Melanesia: A subregion of Oceania comprising Vanuatu and several other island nations in the western Pacific.
Tertiary Education: Education provided by universities and colleges, following secondary school, leading to degrees and diplomas.
Lingua Franca: A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.