What is the attractive magic of Vanuatu, which is popularized by "Neptune" and Wang Manni?

"Remote Southern Continent"｜Tourism is the mainstay of the economy

The Republic of Vanuatu (The Republic of Vanuatu), referred to as Vanuatu, is located in Oceania, the southwest Pacific Ocean, Australia To the northeast, it belongs to the Melanesian Islands, consisting of 83 islands (68 of which are inhabited).

The Vanuatu people lived here thousands of years ago. It was discovered by Spanish explorer Peter Queiroz in 1606. Just like Columbus mistook America for India, Peter Queiroz thought he had discovered the legendary "distant southern continent", so he named Santo Island, the largest island in Vanuatu at his feet, "Australia" (Latin for Australia). for "the far southern continent").

The British Captain Cook arrived here in 1774 and felt that the scenery on the island was somewhat similar to the Hebrides in Scotland, so he renamed the place "New Hebrides". After independence on July 30, 1980, it was renamed "Vanuatu", which means "our eternal land". Walter Lini, leader of the New Hebridean Party (later renamed Vanu'aku Party), became the first prime minister. Soko Manu becomes president.

Archers from the Ni tribe in Vanuatu stand on the top of a mountain.

The economy here is backward and it is listed as one of the least developed countries by the United Nations. Agriculture and tourism are the mainstays of its economy. In recent years, Vanuatu's economy has grown slowly. The service industry and construction industry, mainly tourism, are still the main driving forces of the economy. Tourism is one of Vanuatu's pillar industries and the largest source of foreign exchange earnings, with output value accounting for approximately one-third of the gross national product. The main tourist destinations are Port Vila, Tana, Santo, Malekula and Pentecost Island.

It is the least developed country | and the "happiest country"

Vanuatu people are Melanesian people, simple, kind and hospitable. Vanuatu people rely on unique natural conditions. Living a primitive and simple life: "a piece of cloth for clothing, a tree for food, and a shed for accommodation", and people live in harmony.

On July 30, 2019, the Beijing Expo ushered in the "Vanuatu National Day". Young people from Vanuatu performed at the "Vanuatu National Day" event.

Vanuatu is geographically remote, and many island villages have not received much modern civilization and still maintain their primitive appearance, with the authority of tribal chiefs still there. In addition, the ecological environment is good, there is no industrial pollution, food is relatively abundant and easy to obtain, and men do not need to do heavy physical work. Women play a leading role in daily life and have a higher family status. Therefore, although it is recognized by the United Nations as one of the least developed countries in the world, it ranks first in a global happiness index survey organized by the British "New Economics Fund" and is awarded the title of "the happiest country in the world" "title.

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The world's largest shipwreck

As a well-known diving country, Vanuatu welcomes many diving enthusiasts every year. There are many well-known diving resorts here, such as Russian Star, Owen Reef and so on. On Santo Island, the largest island in Vanuatu, there is one of the best wreck dives in the world, the President Coolidge. Because of its proximity to the beaches of Isla Santo, it is one of the most accessible wrecks.

When it was launched in 1931, the SS President Coolidge was the largest and strongest ship in the world at the time. Later, the ship was converted into a military ship. The SS President Coolidge was destroyed after hitting a mine in the waters of Vanuatu. Exploded and sunk. Guns, cannons, military jeeps, large chandeliers and an ornate fountain with mosaic tiles were found in the wreckage.

The world's only underwater post office

Under the sea near the beach in the capital Port Vila, there is a peculiar post office - the underwater post office.

The world’s only underwater post office

The world’s only underwater post office officially opened at the end of May 2003. Four employees from the headquarters of Vanuatu Postal Company became The employees of this underwater post office. Generally speaking, the underwater post office is open for at least one hour every day. If the underwater post office is open for business, a buoy with a flag will float on the water. As employees collect mail and cancel stamps at the underwater post office, colorful and docile tropical fish swim around him.

The most accessible volcano in the world

The Vanuatu Islands are located in the back mountain seismic zone of the Pacific Rim. They are known as the "volcanic island country" and there are still 9 active volcanoes. On the island of Tanna in southern Vanuatu, there is Mount Yasur, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. In the ending of the movie "Zodiac" directed by Jackie Chan, Jackie Chan staged a thrilling scene of saving the dragon's head on Mount Yasur.

"Twelve Zodiac Signs" Jackie Chan protecting the dragon's head at the volcano

However, the lava erupted by the Yasur volcano mostly rises straight up and falls, and rarely erupts diagonally, so it is called " "One of the most accessible volcanoes in the world" and generally does not harm tourists. Vanuatu is an emerging flag state, with approximately 600 ships currently flying the Vanuatu flag. The shipping routes between China and Vanuatu include Tianjin/Shanghai-Busan-Port Vila, Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Sydney-Port Vila.