Vanuatu

Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) all separated by a black-edged yellow stripe in the shape of a horizontal y (the two points of the y face the hoist side and enclose the triangle); centered in the triangle is a boar's tusk encircling two crossed namele leaves, all in yellow. Currency Vatu. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, group of islands in the south pacific ocean, about three-quarters of the way from hawaii to australia. Climate Tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds. Terrain Mostly mountains of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Tabwemasana 1,877 m.

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Vanuatu

This is a map of Vanuatu. The map illustrates the location of Port-Vila and its proximity to Ambrym, Tanna, Anatom, and the South Pacific Ocean.

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