Quick Facts

Capital: Port Vila
Land:12190 sq km - 80 islands
EEZ: 680000 sq km
Population: 194,000 (approx. for 2000)
Languages: Bislama, English, French, Local Languages
Currency: Vatu
Economy: Agriculture, fisheries and tourism


Background Information
Vanuatu is a sovereign democratic state. It achieved independence in 1980 after 74 years of joint rule by Britain and France.

The main sector of the economy is the agricultural sector due to the favourable climate. The formal sector of the economy is primarily composed of the service activities of the government, tourism and finance centre. The informal sector is rural based for the most part and the main cash crops are copra, coffee and cocoa.


Contacts for further information

Department of Trade Industry and Investment
PMB 030
Port Vila
VANUATU
Tel: (678) 22770
Fax: (678) 25640
Email: Trade@vanuatu.com.vu


Vanuatu Foreign Investment Board
PMB 030
Port Vila
VANUATU
Tel: (678) 22770
Fax: (678) 25640
Email: cdi@vanuatu.com.vu

For up to date information on Vanuatu, please visit the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website link here.