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About Vanuatu

Vanuatu, officially known as the Republic of Vanuatu is an island country located in the Melanesia region of the Pacific Ocean Region. The country was colonized by both British and French by means of a specific arrangement.

Vanuatu’s primary economy is Fisheries. However, Agriculture and Tourism form secondary economies of the country.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionPacific Region
Capital CityPort Vila
Government TypeParliamentary Republic
Official LanguagesBislama, English, French
CurrencyVatu (VUV)
Phone Code +678
Important CitiesBunlap, Butmas, Forari, Ipikil, Ipota, Isangel, Lakatoro, Lamap, Loltong, Longana, Lorevilko, Luganville, Lenakel, Norsup, Port Olry
National DayIndependence Day (Jul-30)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 1.166 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking107
Primary IndustriesFinancial sector,Fishing industry,Mining industry,Agriculture sector,Tourism sector.
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsNew Caledonia, Fiji
Member of(Commonwealth of Nations), ( United Nations)
Major ExportsFisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Wood and Pulp, Electrical Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Marine Vessels, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Spices, Railway and Locomotives, Other Products, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Cosmetics and Accessories, Household Items & Products, Vegetables and Related Products
Major ImportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Other Products, Machinery & Appliances, Electrical Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Marine Vessels, Cereals & Pulses, Plastics and Products, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Household Items & Products, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Edible Oils & Seeds, Wood and Pulp, Books and Papers
Total Exports ValueUSD 0.223 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 0.425 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 0.202 Billion (Deficit)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaWhile India's exports to Vanuatu was US$ 2.67 million in 2012-13, its imports stood at US$ 5.37 million. Asian Paints had set up a paints factory in Vanuatu. Tatas have exported some 'Sierra' vehicles.
Major Exports to IndiaLive Animals and Animal Products, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Plants and Flowers, Vegetables and Related Products, Fruits and Nuts, Spices, Cereals & Pulses, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar
Major Imports from IndiaPharmaceutical Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Books and Papers, Machinery & Appliances, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Plastics and Products, Electrical Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Cereals & Pulses, Ceramic Products, Fashion and Apparel, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Cosmetics and Accessories, Rubber and Products, Silk & Textiles, Household Items & Products, Wood and Pulp
India's Imports ValueUSD 0 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 3.39 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 3.39 Million (Deficit)
Indian Embassy Details for VanuatuHigh Commission of India
H.E. Shri Suneet Mehta
Honourable High Commissioner
Butt Street,Suva, Republic of Fiji


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Embassy Details of Vanuatu in India