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People of Vanuatu People of Vanuatu
Port-Vila, Vanuatu Port-Vila, Vanuatu

People of Vanuatu

   
Population 211,971 (2007 estimate)
Population density 17 persons per sq km
45 persons per sq mi (2007 estimate)
Urban population distribution 24 percent (2005 estimate)
Rural population distribution 77 percent (2005 estimate)
Largest cities, with population Port-Vila, 30,139 (1999 estimate)
Luganville, 10,000 (1996 estimate)
Official languages English, French, Bislama
Chief religious affiliations Protestant, 54 percent
Anglican, 18 percent
Roman Catholic, 15 percent
Life expectancy 63.2 years (2007 estimate)
Infant mortality rate 53 deaths per 1,000 live births (2007 estimate)
Literacy rate 52.9 percent (1995)
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