Vanuatu
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Port Vila
- Population: approx. 320,000
- Languages: Bislama, English, French
- Area: 12,189 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+11 (VUT)
- Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Flag colors: Red, green, black, yellow
- National Day: July 30 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Yumi, Yumi, Yumi
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Port Vila
- Luganville
- Norsup
- Isangel
- Sola
- Lakatoro
- Port Olry
- Liro
- Lenakel
- Longana
- Pango
- Mele
- Forari
- Craig Cove
- Baie Barrier
Top 15 Attractions
- Mount Yasur Volcano (Tanna)
- Champagne Beach (Espiritu Santo)
- SS President Coolidge Wreck Dive Site
- Mele Cascades Waterfalls
- Espiritu Santo Blue Holes
- Hideaway Island Underwater Post Office
- Pentecost Island Land Diving (Naghol)
- Millennium Cave Expedition
- Port Vila Craft Market
- Erakor Island Resort
- Chief Roi Mata’s Domain (UNESCO)
- Ambrym Active Volcanoes
- Port Olry White Sand Beach
- Pele Island Sanctuary
- Tanna Coffee Plantation
Climate and Nature
Vanuatu enjoys a tropical to sub-tropical climate moderated by trade winds. Its geography comprises roughly 83 volcanic islands featuring dense rainforests, active craters, crystal-clear freshwater blue holes, and thriving marine coral reefs.
Culture and Gastronomy
Ni-Vanuatu culture centers around ancestral 'Kastom' traditions, music, and ceremonies. Local gastronomy revolves around fresh seafood, taro, yams, and coconut, highlighted by 'Laplap' (pudding baked in banana leaves) and traditional 'Kava'.
Economy
Vanuatu's economy is primarily driven by small-scale agriculture, cattle farming, and fisheries. Eco-tourism, adventure travel, and offshore financial services represent vital revenue streams.
Did you know?
- Mount Yasur on Tanna Island is widely considered one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, allowing visitors to stand right at the crater rim?
- The ritual land diving ('Naghol') on Pentecost Island inspired the creation of modern bungee jumping?
- Vanuatu hosts the world's only official underwater post office off Hideaway Island, allowing divers to mail waterproof postcards?
- The SS President Coolidge off Espiritu Santo is one of the largest accessible WWII shipwreck dive sites on Earth?
- Vanuatu consistently ranks among the happiest countries globally according to the Happy Planet Index?
Live footage: Discover Vanuatu via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Vanuatu and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Vanuatu: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Vanuatu: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Vanuatu in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
