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Van·u·a·tu [ vnoo too ] country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, comprising approximately 80 islands. It became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1980.
Languages: English, French.
Currency: vatu.
Capital: Port-Vila.
Population: 218,519 (2009 estimate).
Area: 12,190 sq km (4,707 sq mi)
Official name Republic of Vanuatu
Former name New Hebrides until 1980 |
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  Vanuatan adjective, noun |
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