Time zone: GMT + 11 hours
Location: a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia
Capital: Port-Vila (Efate)
Currency: vatu (currency code VUV)
Languages: English, French, pidgin (also known as Bislama or Bichelama), plus more than 100 local languages. Business language: English.
Airport authority contact information: Vanuatu Civil Aiviation Authority, Port Vila. Telephone: +598 (0)2 901 0513
Airports: In 2005 Vanuatu had 30 airports, only 3 of which have a paved runway, the most significant of which are:
Ahwaz Airport
Aneityum Airport
Aniwa Airport
Big Bay Airport
Craig Cove Airport
Dillons Bay Airport
Emae Airport
Epi Airport
Futuna Airport
Gaua Airport
Ipota Airport
Lamap Airport
Lamen Bay Airport
Longana Airport
Lonorore Airport
Maewo Airport
Mota Lava Airport
Norsup Airport
Olpoi Nw Santo Airport
Pekoa Airport
Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport
Quine Hill Airport
Redcliffe Airport
Sola Airport
South West Bay Airport
Ulei Airport
Valesdir Airport
Walaha Airport