Vanuatu
16 00 S, 167 00 E
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point: Tabwemasana 1,877 m
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tropical cyclones or typhoons (January to April); volcanic eruption on Aoba (Ambae) island began 27 November 2005, volcanism also causes minor earthquakes; tsunamis
manganese, hardwood forests, fish
arable land: 1.64%
permanent crops: 6.97%
other: 91.39% (2005)
a majority of the population does not have access to a reliable supply of potable water; deforestation
Subtropical. Trade winds occur from May to October. Warm, humid and wet between November and April. Rain is moderate. Cyclones are possible between December and April.
time difference: UTC+11
