Vanuatu

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Vanuatu?Melanesia, South Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,750 km east of northern Australia
2. How many people live in Vanuatu?Approximately 320,000 (as of recent estimates)
3. What is the capital of Vanuatu?Port Vila, located on the island of Éfaté
4. What language do people speak in Vanuatu?Over 100 indigenous languages, Bislama (national language), French (official)
5. What is the independence date?July 30, 1980
6. What makes Vanuatu's islands special?Vanuatu's islands were formed by volcanoes and are part of an archipelago of about 83 islands. The islands have rugged volcanic mountains, tropical rainforests, and narrow coastal plains.

Archipelago: A group or chain of islands situated relatively close to each other.
Melanesia: A subregion of Oceania comprising more than two thousand islands.
Anglo-French Condominium: A form of joint sovereignty where two powers administer a territory together.
Bislama: A creole language that serves as the national language of Vanuatu.