Key Facts

GDP (ppp) per CAPITA

$4,600 (2008 est.)

Inflation Rate

3.9% (2007 est.)

Population

218,519 (July 2009 est.)

Ease of Doing Business

60/181

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Vanuatu : Introduction

Multiple waves of colonizers, each speaking a distinct language, migrated to the New Hebrides in the millennia preceding European exploration in the 18th century. This settlement pattern accounts for the complex linguistic diversity found on the archipelago to this day. The British and French, who settled the New Hebrides in the 19th century, agreed in 1906 to an Anglo-French Condominium, which administered the islands until independence in 1980, when the new name of Vanuatu was adopted.

Vanuatu: Daily Post Online

The business page of the Vanuatu Daily Post Online provides current news articles, a search function and  an archive organized by category, author and month.

Vanuatu: Investment Promotion Authority

The Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority is committed to promoting foreign investment and generating greater economic prosperity for the people of Vanuatu. The site provides resources for those interested in investing in the country, facts about the country and investment policy reference material.

Vanuatu: Reserve Bank of Vanuatu

The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu aims to build a strong economy by ensuring confidence and stability in our financial system. Available on the site are publications, general information, and an overview of the banking system.

Sources:
CIA World Factbook (September 2009)
U.S. Dept. of State Country Background Notes (March 2009)