The Republic of Vanuatu is a small island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is home to many coral reefs, underwater caverns, and shipwrecks such as the WW2-era SS President Coolidge troopship. The Vanuatu National Museum, located on the island of Efate, explores the region’s Melanesian culture and heritage and is one of the main tourist spots to visit. English, French, and Bislama are the three major languages. The indigenous people of Vanuatu are known as Ni-Vanuatu, who primarily work in agriculture.

• The capital of the country is Port Vila
• The currency is Vanuatu Vatu
• The current population as of 2020 (World Bank): 307, 510