Vanuatu 2006

Vanuatu 2006

In 2006, Vanuatu was a sovereign nation located in the South Pacific. It had a population of around 220,000 people and the majority of the population practiced Christianity. Agriculture and fishing were its main industries, with copra and cocoa beans being some of its major exports. According to constructmaterials, the capital city, Port Vila, was home to many governmental buildings and offices. The climate in Vanuatu is tropical with warm temperatures year-round. Tourism was an important part of the economy and many people from other countries came to visit the country’s unique culture, stunning landscapes, vibrant nightlife, historical sites such as ancient burial grounds and churches, bustling bazaars (markets), churches and medinas (old towns). The infrastructure in Vanuatu was well developed with roads being built as well as other projects such as hydroelectric power plants. Despite its economic challenges, Vanuatu had made great strides since gaining independence in 1980 and was well on its way to becoming a prosperous nation.

Yearbook 2006

Vanuatu. In March, the opposition tried to trap the government through a vote of no confidence. The government then accused the opposition of “creating political instability” and threatened to present a motion that would prohibit opposition members from participating in parliamentary meetings for the remainder of 2006. However, the prosecutor should have urged the Speaker of Parliament not to submit the government’s motion when it violated the constitution. The government won the vote of no confidence and could remain, as the opposition was only supported by 20 of the 50 MPs. This was the third time that opposition leader Serge Vohor was trying to oust Prime Minister Ham Lini. Vohor was previously prime minister and was forced to resign himself after a vote of no confidence in 2004. In December, he presented a fourth motion of no confidence against Ham Lini.

According to CountryAAH, major public holidays in Vanuatu include Independence Day (July 30) and New Year (January 1). One of the opposition’s reasons for the distrust was allegations of misconduct by a number of state companies, including the airline Air Vanuatu, who laid off a fifth of its employees in 2005. Another reason was the government’s decision to introduce a state monopoly on the export of kava, a light stimulating beverage made from the root of the plant of the same name. Kava is one of Vanuatu’s most important export goods. The government’s decision was much debated and led, among other things. to Ham Lini’s resignation in March.

Despite the conflicts, the people of Vanuatu are the happiest people in the world. It shows a survey done by the New Economic Foundation think tank and the Friends of the Earth environmental organization 2006. Organizations advocate a different approach to the classic gross domestic product to measure welfare. They ranked 178 countries according to three factors: longevity, well-being and environmental damage. Sweden ended up in 119th place.

Vanuatu Map with Surrounding Countries

Vanuatu Overview

Vanuatu is officially called the Republic of Vanuatu. The nearest neighboring countries are the Solomon Islands to the north. Vanuatu consists of 83 islands, most of which are volcanic, mountainous, and surrounded by coral reefs. About 65 of the islands are inhabited. The largest of the islands is Espiritu Santo. Vanuatu has the most languages ​​in the world in terms of population.

Lukim vu! A trip to Vanuatu is like a trip to another time and place. Vanuatu people, chosen the happiest in the world on a couple of occasions, are full of joy, relaxation and a good breeze. Each of the vocabularies of more than 210 languages ​​and dialects contains at least the words welcome, dance and Relax, while the word referring to the schedule is hardly found. All the islands are different and in addition to smiles you can see rainforests, volcanoes and stunning beaches. You will experience adventures and relax. Visit the island of Pentekost and see the dangerous manhood jump that has been a role model for the Benji jump. On the island of Tanna, you can see a volcano spitting in the upper air at night with melted lava like orange fireworks.

Area: 12,189 km²

Population: 298,333 (estimate 7/2020)

Capital: Port Vila

Language: Bislama, English and French

Currency: Vatu (VUV)

Population: Melanesians 98%, the rest Europeans, Asians and residents of other Pacific island nations.

Religion: The majority of Vanuatu’s residents are Christians

Form of government: Republic