Key facts
Vanuatu is a country located in Melanesia. The country has no land neighbors. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Bislama, English and French.
The national currency in Vanuatu is Vanuatu vatu (VUV). The vatu (VT) is subdivided into .
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Banknotes
100VT200VT500VT1000VT2000VT5000VT10000VT
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Coins
1VT2VT5VT10VT20VT50VT100VT
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Vanuatu has more ATMs.56.56 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 3 socket types used in Vanuatu. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Vanuatu?
There are no Mariott hotels in Vanuatu.
There are no Hilton hotels in Vanuatu.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Vanuatu.
There are no Best Western hotels in Vanuatu.
There are no Radisson hotels in Vanuatu.
There are no Accor hotels in Vanuatu.
What fast food chains are present in Vanuatu?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Vanuatu.
The KFC chain does not operate in Vanuatu.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Vanuatu.
The Subway chain does not operate in Vanuatu.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Vanuatu.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Vanuatu.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Port Vila?
Weather data for Port Vila (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Vanuatu.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Vanuatu
Sources
- Vanuatu Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Vanuatu (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage is prohibited, but medical use is legal.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)