Vanuatu, officially known as the Republic of Vanuatu, is a Pacific island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is composed of approximately 80 islands and is located east of Australia and New Zealand. The capital city of Vanuatu is Port Vila, located on Efate Island. Vanuatu has a population of around 270,000 people and its official language is Bislama. The most widely spoken language in the country is English, followed by French and then Bislama. The currency used in Vanuatu is the vatu (VUV). The government system of Vanuatu is based on a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. It has been an independent nation since 1980 when it gained independence from Britain and France after many years under joint colonial rule. Vanuatu’s economy relies heavily on agriculture as well as tourism and offshore banking services. Its primary exports are copra, beef, coffee, cocoa beans and fish products while its main imports are foodstuffs, machinery, fuel products and manufactured goods. Vanuatu’s acronym is VU which stands for “Republic of Vanuatu”. This abbreviation can be found on various documents such as passports or visas issued by the government or international organizations that recognize Vanuatu’s status as an independent nation-state. Additionally, it can be seen on various flags or logos associated with the country such as its national flag which features four stars forming a Y-shape representing the four main islands that make up Vanutau: Espirito Santo (the largest island), Malakula (the second largest island), Erromango (the third largest island) and Tanna (the fourth largest island). The national motto of Vanutau is “Long God yumi stanap” which translates to “In God We Stand”. This motto reflects both the religious beliefs held by many citizens within the country as well as their commitment to democracy and freedom for all citizens regardless of their religion or background. See best-medical-schools for Vanuatu Overview. The major newspapers in Vanuatu are mostly government-run outlets. The most widely read newspaper is Vanuatu Daily Post. It was founded in 1981 and is published by the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vanuatu. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, sports, culture, and entertainment. It also features articles from international news sources such as Reuters and the Associated Press. Another popular newspaper is The Independent. This newspaper focuses mainly on local news stories from all regions of Vanuatu as well as border issues between Vanuatu and other countries in the region. Additionally, it covers domestic political topics such as the President’s activities and the government’s plans for development. Lastly, there is The Daily Post (Vanuatu). This newspaper focuses mainly on culture and tradition, local businesses, health care initiatives, education initiatives, social welfare programs, religious activities and other topics related to life in Vanuatu. It also publishes articles about local events such as festivals or gatherings that take place throughout the year.