Fun facts about Espiritu Santo
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Queirós named the land La Austrialia del Espíritu Santo, believing he had arrived in the Great Southern Continent.
Espiritu Santo
Vanuatu
Espiritu Santo, usually just called Santo, is the largest island in the nation and archipelago of Vanuatu, with an area of 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi), although Efate, on which the capital city of Port Vila is located, has a larger population. As of 2020, the population of Santo was 37,328.
From the “History” section
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Espiritu Santo is home to many of Vanuatu's endemic birds, including the endangered Santo mountain starling.
Espiritu Santo
Vanuatu
Espiritu Santo, usually just called Santo, is the largest island in the nation and archipelago of Vanuatu, with an area of 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi), although Efate, on which the capital city of Port Vila is located, has a larger population. As of 2020, the population of Santo was 37,328.
From the “Flora and fauna” section
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The Loru Rainforest Protected Area, established in 1993, supports a rich variety of bird, bat, and plant life.
Espiritu Santo
Vanuatu
Espiritu Santo, usually just called Santo, is the largest island in the nation and archipelago of Vanuatu, with an area of 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi), although Efate, on which the capital city of Port Vila is located, has a larger population. As of 2020, the population of Santo was 37,328.
From the “Flora and fauna” section
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Photo: United States Bureau of Yards and Docks · Public Domain
Espiritu Santo has many foods that locals take for granted, including sweet pineapples, mangoes, and coconut crab.
Espiritu Santo
Vanuatu
Espiritu Santo, usually just called Santo, is the largest island in the nation and archipelago of Vanuatu, with an area of 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi), although Efate, on which the capital city of Port Vila is located, has a larger population. As of 2020, the population of Santo was 37,328.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Photo: United States Bureau of Yards and Docks · Public Domain
The 'Republic of Vemerana' was proclaimed on 28 May 1980 during a rebellion known as the 'Coconut War'.
Espiritu Santo
Vanuatu
Espiritu Santo, usually just called Santo, is the largest island in the nation and archipelago of Vanuatu, with an area of 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi), although Efate, on which the capital city of Port Vila is located, has a larger population. As of 2020, the population of Santo was 37,328.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: United States Bureau of Yards and Docks · Public Domain