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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
- 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) Official nameRepublic of Vanuatu Former name (until 1980)New Hebrides
Other Word Forms
- ղ·Գ··ٳ· adjective noun
Example Sentences
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.
It was then taken up by Vanuatu, an island nation with bitter experience of the impacts of rising temperatures and sea levels.
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