Want to learn about Vanuatu? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Vanuatu
| Capital | Port Vila |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 310,000 |
| Languages | Bislama, English, French |
| Currency | Vanuatu vatu |
| National symbol | Pig's Tusk |
| Famous food | Laplap |
In Vanuatu, people often speak Bislama, English, French. A friendly way to say hello is "Halo". 👋
Fun facts about Vanuatu for kids
- Vanuatu invented 'Land Diving' (Naghol), where men dive off massive wooden towers with only vines tied to their ankles—the origin of bungee jumping!
- You can actually mail a letter from the world's only Underwater Post Office at Hideaway Island!
- Mount Yasur is one of the most accessible and continuously active volcanoes in the world!
- Kastom refers to traditional culture, and chiefs still run the villages with high respect.
- Sand drawing is an ancient, intricate art form used to tell stories and communicate between tribes.
Famous places in Vanuatu
- Mount Yasur Volcano
- Underwater Post Office
- Chief Roi Mata’s Domain
Nature and symbols of Vanuatu
- Pig's Tusk
- National sport: Football
Going to Vanuatu with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Halo".
- Find Port Vila, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇻🇺 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Laplap at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Mount Yasur Volcano.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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