a volcanic island republic in Melanesia; independent since 1980
"Vanuatu is a stunning volcanic island republic in Melanesia that has been an independent nation since 1980."
A country in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Vanuatu.
"Vanuatu, officially known as the Republic of Vanuatu, is a beautiful island nation located in Oceania."
The name comes from Bislama, where it was originally used to refer to the islands now known as Vanuatu.