Far away in the Pacific Ocean, a distance of more than 2000 km from Australia and slightly less than 1000 kilometres from Fiji, located state with unusual name for our hearing - Vanuatu. His territory (14.8 thousand km ²) comprise 82 islands. The largest of these groups Torres and Banks Islands - in the north, the south - Eromanga, Tanna, Aniva, Aneytyum and Futuna, and in the center - Espiritu Santo, Oba, Pentekost, Malehula (sometimes called Malekula), Maevo, and Epi Efate (with the capital Port Vila) in the center. Vanuatu is in a "fire zone" Earth: their 60 volcanoes of the country - 10 existing ones.

TIME VANUATU
Moscow ahead for 8 hours.

PEOPLE VANUATU
The country's population make up most of the Melanesian people of origin. Their ancestors came to the islands from Asia, probably about 3 millennium BC

CLIMATE VANUATU
Tropical Marine. Winter on the islands of Vanuatu quite dry. Between May and October air and water harden to an average of 24 º C. In summer, in November and April, on the contrary - the amount of precipitation increases, the average air and water temperature reaches 28 º C. Visibility is high: from 50 m to 30 m in the winter of summer. However, this country can teach and unexpected "surprises" in a typhoon or underground jolting in December and March. Fortunately, this happens not too often. In general, diving in Vanuatu can be practised all, the more that diving sites on the islands - a few dozen.

HOLIDAY IN VANUATU
Scuba diving, windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, walking on a sailing vessel with a transparent bottom on the lagoon, golf, night clubs and casinos. Many restaurants with European and Asian cuisine.

POINTS OF VANUATU
Vanuatu is often referred to as "pristine paradise" Oceania. Indeed, a unique composite of three cultures - English, French and Melanesian - led to this oasis for tourists. A characteristic feature of the island landscape are numerous volcanoes, nine of which - acting. The most famous of them - Yasur, the most accessible and "peace" active volcano on the planet. In the capital Cultural Center presented a unique collection of works of art Melanesians, sacred and ritual objects, ornaments and weapons of islanders. It was Iririki Island to visit the picturesque bay closed in Port-Vila to visit in the French "colonial" restaurant "L'houstalet", spend the night in the Casino Royal Palms ", try" kava "(this is not an alcoholic drink, but it's calming effect on the nervous system, navevaya pleasant drowsiness and tranquillity), together with Aborigines in the pub "Treyder Wicks, to know what the local market in the days of the fair, to see how looks coral reef at night in natural light effect Sea, finally, swim in a" cascade of waterfalls and ride on a sailing vessel with a transparent bottom on the lagoon. Port Vila and the second largest city of Vanuatu Lugenvil (Zemlya Espritu Santo) form a so-called "urban area", while the rest of the territory is considered "rural zone", where identity and preserved ancient Melanesian culture. Tan, the most mysterious islands of Melanesia. Scientists believe that the rites and rituals of local residents are so unusual that one can talk about the particular culture of Tanna. " Ljubimoj tour is all tourists visiting Mount Yasur volcano with a crater acting. Yasur - the most "friendly" from volcanoes on the planet, here you can see boiling lava and sparks fireworks without the slightest risk to life. Hundreds of wild horses living in the vicinity, warm waterfalls and hot springs are pleased diversity your walk on the island. Visiting the island Pentekost necessarily pay attention to the "Leap into the ground" (the ancient prototype of the modern attraction "Tarzan"), this is one of the most ancient and dangerous traditions of local residents. Every year (jumps executed on the orders of elders and sages only in strictly certain days), young hunters-islanders commit dizzying leaps from 35 - metre tower, relying solely on the fortress tied to the legs lianas, which should save them from imminent death. It bears will note that they are preparing themselves lianas, and additional methods of insurance is not provided at all, even taking into account not plant these high-strength ropes. Ambrym Island - one of the few corners of Vanuatu, where local residents are still seriously engaged in magic and magic. For a small fee, local sorcerer will make your hair stand up Rampant (without prejudice to your health, of course). You'll see ostrovityanok ritual dances, the famous "written on the sand" and other esoteric rituals and ceremonies, some local residents are renowned throughout the Oceania. Espritu Santo Island - tropical forest and lost in the mountains village completely "wild" islanders. Visiting the island of traveler would need not only strength and endurance, but also the ability to communicate with local residents. Explorer goes with a group of at least 10 people, the price negotiated. On the island of Espritu Santo is also one of the most beautiful (and almost deserted) beaches on the planet - the famous "White Songs." The island has also earned fame this Mecca for divers who are sent here to visit Myse Millions of dollars. After the Second World War, the Americans dropped into the ocean near the Cape of the machines, weapons, machines and other manufactured goods after the island authorities refused to buy all this for inflated prices. Nearby is located and the place where the American war ship sank "President Coolidge." There are several stations and train rolled aqualung diving. Each island archipelago has a set of first-class beaches, but no Vanuatu nudistskih beaches, tourists and warning that there is no custom toples sunbathing.

KITCHEN VANUATU
Culinary traditions of Vanuatu is quite common for countries in the region - a mixture of local Melanesian cuisine, with its abundance of fresh fish and seafood, with noticeable influence of colonial French and British traditions, habits when, in general, European dishes, influenced by local factors acquire the hitherto alien shades. Melanesian products are the foundation of local cuisine, especially outside the capital and the island centres. And a rather narrow range of standard dishes, influenced by adding those or other ingredients that may acquire a completely different look and taste. Yams, and cassava root kolokazii (taro) - the most important food culture of village life.

HOLIDAYS VANUATU
January 1 - New Year's.
Feb. 21 - Father's Day Lini.
March 5 - Day Council of Chiefs.
March-April - Good Friday and Easter Monday.
May 1 - Labor Day.
May - Ascension of Christ.
July 24 Children's Day.
July 30 - Independence Day.
August - Assumption of Virgin Mary.
October 5 - Constitution Day.
Nov. 29 - Day of unity.
December 25 - Christmas.
December 26 - Day of Families.

TRANSPORTATION VANUATU
Avtlbusnoe message. Vans run on Port Vila and some other cities and their surrounding areas without a specific timetable and route. You can take the bus anywhere, prosignaliv driver handy. Buses consistently to kick up a din all passengers in the cabin, so the trip might get a roundabout. Sometimes drivers, passengers took over the city, asked whether not come to him in some time to take obratno.Litsenzirovannye buses have the letter B before the state, is designated taxi T, a car rental - H.
Air transport. The plane - the main means of movement between the islands of the archipelago. The only domestic airline Vanair flies to 29 airports on 18 different islands in the Islander aircraft (9 seats), Twin Otters (20 seats) and ATR-42 (46 seats). On some islands committed all flights 1-2 times a week, but on the very hard line Port Vila - Santo performed on 2 flights a day. Journey time at various flight ranges from 20 minutes to an hour, relatively high tariffs and depend on the distance. 20% discount is granted to foreigners, present an international air ticket to Vanuatu. In some cases, profitable buy aviaproezdnoy Discover Vanuatu Pass.
Water transportation. Regular passenger traffic does not. Between the islands trains merchant ships, which can be used to move, but no timetable they do not. You can charter for a yacht or a boat trip, but it is quite expensive.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS VANUATU
The import and export of foreign and national currency is not restricted. Allow duty-free passage of no more than 2 litres. wine, 2 - x bottles of spirits, 200 cigarettes. Photo and videotaping can be carried in a reasonable quantity required for their personal use. At the importation of domestic animals need to obtain permission. For the import of seeds, plants, meat and dairy products would require the authorization of the Ministry of Agriculture. In order to bring back souvenirs of Vanuatu, made of coral or tortie bone, you must obtain permission from the Department of Fisheries, otherwise these products will be confiscated.

RULES OF ENTRY IN VANUATU
The entry of Russian citizens to Vanuatu on the basis of visa. Australians, New Zealanders, British, Americans and Canadians arriving for a period not exceeding 30 days, the visa is not required. The passport must be valid within 4 months from the date of arrival in Vanuatu. Vaccination is not compulsory, but if you're going to go to some remote island of the archipelago are advised to take certain preventive measures against malaria. Clinics are charged at the airport at departure from the country and amounts to 1500 cotton wool (about 15 U.S. dollars).

VISA VANUATU
Citizens of Russia put a visa when entering the country.
Necessary documents and requirements to them
Passport:
-- In the passport should bear the signature holder;
-- Passport must not be overdue;
-- Passport must be valid, at least 4 months;
-- In the passport must be clean page;
-- If the passport contains questionable marks and stamps, should be provided full information to explain their origin;
-- If the child is inscribed in the passport, should be pasted his picture on reaching them six years.
If the child (not attained 18 years of age) is sent on a trip with one parent or accompanied by a third party must submit a certified notary consent of a parent (parents) to leave the child with the accompanying.
The document must be indicated:
-- Country, which is scheduled to visit;
-- Duration of the power of attorney (no more than three months).
Also needed photocopy of all pages of internal passport trustee (the parent or parents).
On the border must submit:
-- Vouchers for accommodation;
-- Money sufficient to stay in the country.

Embassies
The interests of Vanuatu is Australian Embassy.
Australian Embassy in Moscow:
109028, Moscow Podkolokolny lane, d. 10 A / 2
Phone: (+7 495) 956 6070
Fax: (+7 495) 956 6162
E-mail: immigration.moscow @ dfat.gov.au
WWW: http://www.australianembassy.ru

Russian Embassy in Australia:
d. Canberra, Canberra Avenue, 78, Griffis (78, Canberra Avenue, Griffith ACT2603, Canberra, Australia)
Phone: (8-10-61-62) 95-90-38, 95-18-47