Vanuatu - Transnational Issues
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesVanuatu is located Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia. The climate is tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds from May to October; moderate rainfall from November to April; may be affected by cyclones from December to April. The terrain is mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plains.
Disputes - international
This entry includes a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another. Information regarding disputes over international terrestrial and maritime boundaries has been reviewed by the US Department of State. References to other situations involving borders or frontiers may also be included, such as resource disputes, geopolitical questions, or irredentist issues; however, inclusion does not necessarily constitute official acceptance or recognition by the US Government.Disputes - international : Matthew and Hunter Islands east of New Caledonia claimed by Vanuatu and France
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