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Vanuatu
[vah-noo-ah-too]
noun
a republic consisting of a group of 80 islands in the southern Pacific, about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) northeast of Australia: formerly under joint British and French administration; gained independence 1980. About 5,700 sq. mi. (14,763 sq. km). Vila.
Vanuatu
/ ˈæԳːˌæٳː /
noun
Former name (until 1980): New Hebrides.Official name: Republic of Vanuatu.a republic comprising a group of islands in the W Pacific, W of Fiji: a condominium under Anglo-French joint rule from 1906; attained partial autonomy in 1978 and full independence in 1980 as a member of the Commonwealth. Its economy is based chiefly on copra. Official languages: Bislama; French; English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: vatu. Capital: Vila (on Efate). Pop: 261 565 (2013 est). Area: about 14 760 sq km (5700 sq miles)
Other 51Թ Forms
- Vanuatuan adjective
Example Sentences
A Vanuatu government spokesman said authorities were "definitely looking into" Tate's citizenship.
About a century ago on the Pacific island of Vanuatu, a messiah cult centered on a mythical figure named John Frum, who would bring riches and happiness, rooted itself among the local population.
The prime minister of Vanuatu has ordered the cancellation of a passport issued by the island nation to fugitive Indian businessman Lalit Modi, who is wanted by Delhi in a corruption case.
Two of the fatalities were Chinese nationals, Chinese Ambassador to Vanuatu Li Minggang told state media.
A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, damaging buildings and other infrastructure.
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