Vanuatu
Fun facts
Fun facts
This extreme sport that induces an adrenaline rush was invented on the island of Pentecost.
What is bungee jumping?
The last recorded act of this happened in Vanuatu in 1969.
What is Cannibalism?
This animal found in Vanuatu is the largest and most powerful of its kind.
What is the Coconut Crab? (Can grow to 3 ft long and 10 lbs)
This landform found in Vanuatu is the most accessible of its kind in the world.
What is a volcano? (Found on Tanna Island)
The Bislama phrase "basket blong titi" translates to this word in english.
What is bikini?
This traditional mildly narcotic drink is enjoyed through out the pacific islands and is offered as a sign of friendship.
What is Kava?
Vanuatu gained its independence from these two countries in 1980.
What is France and the United Kingdom?
**DAILY DOUBLE**
This animal is often used in religious rituals and is represented on the Vanuatu flag.
What is a pig? (Dark red stripe= pigs blood, and the pig's tusk symbol)
According to the 2020 World Risk Report, Vanuatu is the country most at risk of this.
What is natural disasters?
**DAILY DOUBLE**
The Kastom people, who live on the island of Tanna worship this person who they believe to be the true Messiah.
Who is Prince Philip?
This was Vanuatu's original name that lasted until it gained independence.
What was New Hebrides? (supposedly named by Captain Hook)
This is Vanuatu's national animal.
What is the Iguana?
Of the four regions in Oceania, Vanuatu belongs to this part.
What is Melanesia?
(Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia)
This is one of Vanuatu's main sources of income, which gives people a passport to visit 95 countries visa-free.
What is the citizenship by investment program?
Historically, Vanuatu is just 1 of 22 countries without this.
What is a standing army?
This is the most dangerous animal in Vanuatu.
What is the disease-carrying mosquito?