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Country Name |
Republic of Vanuatu |
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Continent |
Oceania |
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Surface area |
12,200 km2 |
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Capital |
Port-Vila |
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Population |
271,533 (2016) |
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Language |
English and French |
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Currency |
Vatu |
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Time zone |
+11hrs compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00678 |
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travellers over 9 months of age from high-risk countries or people who have transited for more than 12 hours at an airport in a high-risk country.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16, who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Malaria is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitos and is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is still not available, you must take careful precautions to avoid mosquito bites and in some cases it may be necessary to take antimalarial medication, after thorough evaluation by a qualified doctor.
These diseases are spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there are no vaccines. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Vanuatu is an island country in Melanesia, in the South Pacific, that consists of an archipelago of relatively small islands. Some of the islands are madreporic in origin, while others are volcanic. Predominantly mountainous, the territory’s highest elevation is Mount Tabwemasana (1879 m), on the island of Espiritu Santo.
The northern islands have a tropical climate, while the southern islands are subtropical, with heavy rainfall from December to May. This is also the season with the highest temperatures, with averages between 21°C and 32°C. The dry season between June and November is cooler, with averages of 16°C to 20°C.
