Take a guided tour around the city that inspired 1947's "Tales of the South Pacific" or dive in solitude off the coast of Champagne Beach. The locals know the city as simply "Santo" and they resist most western modernizations,allowing Espiritu Santo to retain its inspirational and independent atmosphere. The culture thrives on subsistence farming and has an abundance of island delicacies such as sweet pineapple, mangoes, and coconut crab that are available at the main market or roadside stores.
Language:
English, French, Bislama
Currency:
Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
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High | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 |
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Inches | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Centimeters | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 28 |