Vanuatu
Vanuatu, officially the Republic of Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu; Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country in Melanesia located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is 1,750 km (1,090 mi) east of northern Australia 540 km (340 mi) northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji.
Quotes
- Nakamal does not separate the people, nakamal has a place for everyone.
- Jotham Napat, prime minister of Vanuatu, as quoted in "Photos: Vanuatu welcomes all to rebuilt traditional chiefs ‘nakamal’ meeting house", Benar News (March 5, 2025)
- Compiler's Note: A nakamal is a traditional meeting house in Vanuatu.
