Five Facts about Vanuatu, Has Bad Relationship with Indonesia
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3. The Majority Inhabited by Melanesian Population
The original population of the country of Vanuatu is Melanesians as the majority and Polynesians as the minority. The name Vanuatu comes from the local Melanesian language which means "Our Land Forever".
Meanwhile, the minority population of Vanuatu is people of Chinese and European blood. To note, before independence in 1980, Vanuatu was colonized by Britain and France or Anglo-French. The main languages ??are French, English, and Bislama.
4. Agrarian as Livelihood
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Farming, fishing, and animal husbandry are the main livelihoods of the people of this country. The main agricultural products here are coconut, kava, chocolate, coffee, banana, yam, sweet potato, and breadfruit. The big catch of tuna and bonito is done in cooperation with Japan and Australia.
Vanuatu is also one of the leading manufacturing countries in the fields of meat packing, fish freezing, soft drink manufacturing, and furniture. In addition, tourism and manganese mining in this country is one of the main sources of income.
5. Dangerous Country When Natural Disasters Happen
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When it comes to natural disasters, Vanuatu is the most dangerous country in the world. The country is positioned over the ring of fire and has a high chance of experiencing earthquakes, storms, floods, droughts, and sea level rises.