Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Pacific |
| Capital: | Vila |
| Population: | 342,325 |
| % Urban: | 25.7 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 38.7 % |
| Official Language: | Bislama (Pidgin English), English, French |
| Languages: | 108 |
| Literacy Rate: | 83 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 70.4 yrs (155/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 140 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 94.1 % |
| % Evangelical: | 45.9 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 94.1 % |
| People Groups: | 111 |
| % Unevangelized: | 1 % |
Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s motto is “In God We Stand”. Pray that leaders of this complex little nation may be examples in doing so. Committed Christians played a major role in attaining independence, and they continue to help lead the country – not least is the President himself. Two of the main islands of Vanuatu are named Espiritu Santo and Pentecost – how appropriate for such a linguistically diverse nation! May the same Holy Spirit visit this nation powerfully.
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