Geography of Vanuatu
| Region | Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16°00′S 167°00′E / 16.000°S 167.000°E |
| Area | Ranked 157th |
| • Total | 12,189 km2 (4,706 sq mi) |
| • Land | 100% |
| • Water | 0% |
| Coastline | 2,528 km (1,571 mi) |
| Borders | None |
| Highest point | Mount Tabwemasana 1,877 metres (6,158 ft) |
| Lowest point | Pacific Ocean 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Exclusive economic zone | 663,251 km2 (256,083 mi2) |
Vanuatu, known as the New Hebrides from 1774 until 1980, is a nation and group of around 80 mountainous islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It is part of Oceania. There are several active volcanoes among the islands, the most well-known one being Mount Yasur on Tanna. It has a tropical rainforest climate, and tropical cyclones occur between December and April. As of 2024 the population is around 318,000. The economy is mainly reliant on subsistence agriculture and tourism.
Vanuatu is party to a number of international agreements relating to the environment.