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Area : 4706  sq.mi - Population 211971 hab.
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Area

4706  sq.mi
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Flights

28 to 35 hours depending on connections, connecting twice, usually in Singapore, Sydney or Brisbane. Vanuatu is 10, 040 miles from the United Kingdom.
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Jet Lag

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Population

211971 hab.
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Airports

Bauerfield International Airport is 4 miles from Port-Vila. Shuttle buses are available to the city centre for approximately 500 VUV (£3). If you take a taxi, allow around 1,200 VUV (£7.20).
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Security

Leave your valuables in the hotel safe, and do not leave things unattended on the beach.
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Languages

Bichalmar, English and French are the three official languages. One hundred or so Melanesian dialects are also spoken.
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Requirements

British citizens must travel with a passport valid for at least six months after their date of return and a return or onward travel ticket.
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Religion

Presbyterian 37% , Anglican 15% and Catholic 15%.
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Currency

The currency is the Vanuatu vatu (VUV). Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) are only accepted in the main hotels, restaurants and shops of Port Vila and Luganville. Elsewhere, US and Australian dollars can sometimes be used as a form of payment. Banks do not have cash machines, but they do allow you to cash travellers cheques and exchange cash in pounds. Opening hours: 8:30am to 3:00pm during the week.
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Local transportation

From Bauerfield, the major islands are covered by plane (between once per day and once per week). To get to Efate, Santo or Malekula, you can use minibuses or taxis. On other islands, taxis are the only solution. It is also possible to rent a car on Efate and Santo; a national licence is sufficient. The speed limit is 30 mph in town. There is no speed limit outside of the cities, but the state of the roads means you should drive with care.
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Health

Be sure to have your common vaccinations up to date, and have anti-malaria treatment. Vaccines against hepatitis A and B are recommended. Protect yourself against mosquitoes to avoid catching dengue fever. Only drink bottled or sterilised water.
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Electricity

220 V. Bring an adaptor.
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Flood of tourists

Vanuatu receives an average of 50,000 visitors per year.
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Taxes and tips

Most goods and services are taxed at 12.5%. People do not usually tip here.
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Telephone

To call Vanatu from the UK dial 00 678 + the number of the person you wish to reach.
To call the UK from Vanuatu : 00 44 + number without the initial 0.