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Olsem wanem? Mi glad tumas blong mitim yu. A couple of cute phrases you will hear in Bislama when visiting Vanuatu. They mean How are you? and Pleased to meet you. In former New Hebrides the language itself is happy and so are the people. It is no coincidence that Vanuatu is ranked as one of the Happiest Nations in the World. Here you can tick off your bucket list items, by going on a Mount Yasur volcano hike, diving among shipwrecks, dancing with the local tribe, and swimming in Blue holes.

If you are a beach lover, visit one of the best beaches in the World – Champagne Beach. Witness warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, and the centuries-old tradition of Nagol or Land Diving on Pentecost Island. A rite of passage ritual that inspired what we know today as bungee jumping.

Interested in traveling to Vanuatu?
Have a look at this Vanuatu travel guide to help you plan your dream Melanesian South Pacific Island trip.
Ayu blong yu ready?

Where is Vanuatu?

Vanuatu is located in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean. It is an island archipelago of over 80 islands nestled in the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for its tropical charm and volcanic landscapes.

Map of vanuatu and naming of most well known Vanuatu islands

Vanuatu: Quick information

POPULATION
320.000 (2021)

GOVERNMENT TYPE
Republic

LANGUAGE
Bislama, English, French

ELECTRIC POWER PLUG
I

CAPITAL
Port Vila

MAIN RELIGION
Christianity (83%)

COUNTRY CODE
+678

TIME ZONE
GMT +11

ELECTRICITY VOLTAGE
230V, 50Hz

Travel requirements

Useful Bislama language phrases

mom and child from kastom melanesian tribe in tanna island, Vanuatu

Halo! – Hello!
Olsem wanem? – How are you?
Tangkyu tumas – Thank you
Mi lavèm yu! – I love you
Hapi betde! – Happy birthday

Wanem Wifi paswod? – What is the wifi password?
Toilet i stap wea? – Where is the bathroom/toilet?