The Republic of Vanuatu, referred to as Vanuatu for short, is located in Oceania, southwest Pacific Ocean and northeast Australia. It belongs to the Melanesian Islands and consists of 83 islands (68 of which are inhabited).

Vanuatu people lived here thousands of years ago. 1606 was discovered by the Spanish explorer Peter Queiroz. Just as Columbus mistook America for India, Peter Queiroz thought he had discovered the legendary "remote southern continent", so he named Santo Island, the largest island in Vanuatu "Australia" (Latin means "remote southern continent").

/kloc-In 0/774, Captain Cook of England came here, and thought that the scenery on the island was somewhat similar to that in hebrides, Scotland, so he renamed this place "New hebrides". 1After independence on July 30th, 980, it was renamed as "Vanuatu", which means "our land forever". Walter Lini, the leader of the New Hebrides Party (later renamed Wanwaku Party), became the first prime minister and Sokomanu was the president.

Ni tribe archers in Vanuatu stand at the top of the mountain.

The economy here is backward and is listed as one of the least developed countries by the United Nations. Agriculture and tourism are the pillars of its economy. In recent years, the economic growth of ceramic tile is slow. The service industry and construction industry, which are dominated by tourism, are still the main driving forces of the economy. Tourism is one of the pillar industries and the largest source of foreign exchange income, and its output value accounts for about one-third of the gross national product. The main tourist attractions are Port Vila, Tana, Santo, Markkula and Ponte Kauste Island.

It is the least developed country and the happiest country.

Vanuatu people belong to melanesians, simple, kind and hospitable. Vanuatu people live a primitive and simple life relying on the unique natural conditions: "clothes in a cloth, food in a tree, living in a shed", and people live in harmony.

20 19 On July 30th, the Beijing World Expo ushered in Vanuatu National Day, and young people from Vanuatu performed on Vanuatu National Day.

Vanuatu is geographically remote, and many villages on the island have not accepted too many modern civilizations, and they still maintain their original appearance, and the authority of tribal chiefs still exists. In addition, the ecological environment is good, there is no industrial pollution, food is abundant and easy to get, and men don't need to do heavy manual work. Women play a leading role in daily life and have a high family status. Therefore, although it is recognized by the United Nations as one of the least developed countries in the world, it ranks first in a global happiness index survey conducted by the New Economic Fund of the United Kingdom and has won the title of "the happiest country" in the world.

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The largest wreck in the world.

As a well-known diving country, Vanuatu welcomes many divers every year. There are many famous diving spots here, such as Russian Star and Owen Reef. On Santo Island, Vanuatu's largest island, there is President Coolidge, one of the best divers in the world. Because it is close to the beach of Santo Island, it has become one of the most accessible shipwrecks.

193 1 launched in, SS Coolidge was the largest and strongest ship in the world at that time. Later, it was converted into a military ship, and the SS Coolidge sank after being struck by mines in Vanuatu waters. Guns, cannons, military jeeps, large chandeliers and a gorgeous fountain inlaid with mosaic tiles were found in the wreckage.

The only underwater post office in the world

Under the sea near the beach in the capital Port Vila, there is a strange post office-underwater post office.

The only underwater post office in the world

The only underwater post office in the world officially opened at the end of May, 2003. Four employees from Vanuatu Post Company Headquarters became employees of this underwater post office. Generally speaking, the underwater post office is open for at least one hour every day. If the underwater post office opens, the buoy with the flag will float on the water. When employees collect mail and stamps in the underwater post office, colorful and docile tropical fish will swim around.

The most accessible volcano in the world

Vanuatu Islands, located in the Houshan earthquake zone around the Pacific Ocean, is known as the "volcanic island country", and there are still 9 active volcanoes. On Tana Island in southern Vanuatu, there is Yasul volcano, which is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. At the end of the film Zodiac directed by Jackie Chan, Jackie Chan staged a thrilling scene to save the dragon head in Yasul volcano.

The scene of Jackie Chan's volcano protecting the dragon's head in Zodiac

However, the lava from Yasul Volcano is mostly straight up and down, and rarely inclined, so it is called "one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world" and generally does not harm tourists. Vanuatu is a new flag country. At present, there are about 600 ships flying the Vanuatu flag. China-Vanuatu sea routes include Tianjin/Shanghai-Busan-Port Vila, Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Sydney-Port Vila.