Administrative divisions
6 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
MalampaPenamaSanmaShefa ProvinceTafeaTorba
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 12,190 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | 625,800 km²Marine Regions [2024] |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 6 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to AustraliaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 2,528 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 0 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | No authoritative open source found |
| Terrain | mostly mountainous islands of volcanic origin; narrow coastal plainsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | tropical; moderated by southeast trade winds from May to October; moderate rainfall from November to April; may be affected by cyclones from December to AprilCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | manganese, hardwood forests, fishCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Tabwemasana 1,877 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Pacific Ocean 0 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | No authoritative open source found |
| Area (comparative) | slightly larger than ConnecticutCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | tropical cyclones (January to April); volcanic activity; volcanism also causes minor earthquakes; tsunamis volcanism: significant volcanic activity with multiple eruptions in recent years; Yasur (361 m), one of the world's most active volcanoes, has experienced continuous activity in recent centuries; other historically active volcanoes include Aoba, Ambrym, Epi, Gaua, Kuwae, Lopevi, Suretamatai, and Traitor's HeadCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm; contiguous zone: 24 nm; exclusive economic zone: 200 nm; continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin; note: measured from claimed archipelagic baselinesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
