The Republic of Vanuatu


Vanuatu, officially, the Republic of Vanuatu, achieved independence on
30 July, 1980, having previously been known as the New Hebrides, under
French/British rule. Espiritu Santo and Ef�te, site of Vila (the capital),
are the two largest islands. The population is predominantly Melanesian
with English and French the official languages, but Bislama, a pidgin
language is widely spoken. The islands cover 14,426 sq km (5,570 sq mi)
and comprise a 724 km (450-mi) a chain of islands in the South Pacific
Ocean. Its population is estimated at 192,910 (July 2001). Vanuatu is 
located north of New Zealand and north-east of Australia. 


Vanuatu

Where is Vanuatu? To find where Vanuatu is located in the South Pacific, 
just click on this link to the Map of Oceania and look up longitude 170°E 
and latitude 15°S. 

Pacific Class Large Patrol Boat
Displacement (tons):	162 Full Load
Dimensions (feet):	103.3 x 26.6 x 6.9 (31.5 x 8.1 x 2.1m)
Propulsion:		2 x Caterpillar 3516TA diesels, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts
Max. Speed (knots):	20
Armament:		Can carry 1 x 20mm, 2 x 12.7mm MGs
Complement:		17

No.	Name		Commissioned	Notes/Fate
--	Tukoro		1987		Active, Vila

Note: Built as hull number 2 by Australian Shipbuilding Industries (WA)
Pty Ltd, for the Australian Government, as part of the South Pacific
Forum's Defence Co-operation Programme. 

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Terry M. Walsh,
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