Pictures: Learn about the amazing islands of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean!

Arabiaweather.com - The island of Vanuatu is located in the South Pacific Ocean, and it represents a country called the Republic of Vanuatu with its capital, Port Vila. As for the word Vanuatu, it is attributed to “Vanua” and “Tu”, and the full meaning is the new country.

The island is an archipelago of volcanic origin consisting of 80 islands, located about 1,750 km northeast of Australia and northeast of New Caledonia, near New Guinea and takes the form of No. 7.

These islands extend in the form of a chain from north to south, consisting mostly of narrow coastal plains, and mountainous areas in the interior, with the presence of many active volcanoes. The Tabuimasana mountain peak, which is 1877 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain peak.

These islands enjoy an amazing nature of wonderful coasts, wide dense green forests, and other picturesque landscapes. As for its climate, it is tropical and humid. It rains in summer, that is, between November and April. It is also exposed to hurricanes during this period.

Its location within the line of fire or the "ring of fire" made it vulnerable to volcanoes and earthquakes, as well as to tsunamis.