Vanuatu, formally known as the Republic of Vanuatu, is a sovereign island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising a diverse archipelago of 83 islands, including 13 principal larger islands and around 70 smaller islands. Covering a land area of 12,189 sq. km (4,706 sq. mi), Vanuatu lies geographically in both the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. It is situated to the east of Northern Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and south of the Solomon Islands.
The geography of Vanuatu is characterized by its rugged mountains and volcanic origins, with landscapes that include lush rainforests and active volcanoes. The highest point