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	Vanuatu (04/07)
		The population of Vanuatu is 94% indigenous Melanesian.
		Vanuatu's economy is primarily agricultural; 80% of the population is engaged in agricultural activities that range from subsistence farming to smallholder farming of coconuts and other cash crops.
		Tourism is Vanuatu's fastest-growing sector, having comprised 40% of GDP in 2000.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2815.htm (3021 words)

	Countries of the world
		Vanuatu has a republican political system headed by a President who has primarily ceremonial powers and is elected by a two-thirds majority in an electoral college consisting of members of Parliament and the presidents of Regional Councils.
		Vanuatu is recognised as a distinct terrestrial ecoregion, known as the Vanuatu rain forests.
		Vanuatu was considered the most successfully happy state on earth by the New Economics Foundation's Happy Planet Index (HPI), which assesses the efficacy with which countries produce happy citizens, according to their ecological footprint, life expectancy, and subjective satisfaction.
	wikipediaworld.blogspot.com /2006/12/vanuatu-from-wikipedia-free.html (2087 words)

	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Foreign relations of France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		De Gaulle’s foreign policy was centered around an attempt to limit the power and influence of both superpowers, and at the same time increase France’s international prestige.
		The close relations between the French government and the governments of a number of Arab states have not done anything to reduce attacks on French citizens.
		Relations between the United States and France are active and cordial.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/fo/Foreign_relations_of_France (2622 words)

	Federal Foreign OfficeVanuatu: Relations between Vanuatu and Germany
		Relations between Vanuatu and the European Union are developing well.
		The EU is active, for example, with projects in Vanuatu's education and forestry sectors.
		France is increasingly expanding its bilateral relations with Vanuatu and is currently providing major support for important agricultural infrastructure and education projects.
	www.auswaertiges-amt.de /diplo/en/Laenderinformationen/Vanuatu/RelationsBetweenVanuatuAndGermany.html (223 words)

	Wikinfo \| Vanuatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Republic of Vanuatu is a country located in the South Pacific Ocean.
		Vanuatu consists of 83 islands, of which two - Matthew and Hunter - are also claimed by the French oversea department of New Caledonia.
		Vanuatu is a tax haven that doesn't release account information to other governments and law enforcement agencies.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Vanuatu (645 words)

	Vanuatu
		The parliament of Vanuatu is unicameral, and has 52 members; these are elected every four years by popular vote.
		Vanuatu is recognized as a distinct terrestrial ecoregion, called the Vanuatu rain forests (see article).
		Vanuatu is part of the Australasia ecozone, which also includes neighboring New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands, as well as Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand.
	creekin.net /n196-vanuatu.html (650 words)

	Vanuatu Government Policies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Foreign investors are expected to comply with relevant local legislations such as the Department acts, Municipal acts and Provincial acts.
		Therefore, foreigners should enjoy all the same rights and be subject to the same obligations as a national engaged in similar activity.
		Foreigners are afforded the same protection as residents under the Constitution of Vanuatu, but they are excluded from participation in any political activity.
	www.investinvanuatu.com /vanuatu/policies.htm (939 words)

	Vanuatu’s Suspended Accession
		Vanuatu was keen to obtain SandD status because, to date, the developing countries that had acceded or were about to accede to the WTO had been obliged to undertaken liberalization commitments that were as substantial and sometimes even exceeded those made by the industrialized countries in some areas.
		Vanuatu adamantly disagreed, pointing to the accommodative treatment accorded Panama and Bulgaria in regards to SSG measures, and the difficult condition of copra farmers in the rural area.
		Vanuatu would be the first LDC to be granted WTO membership, and it could be highly beneficial to the WTO to do so in conjunction with the conference’s issuing of a statement on LDC issues and launching of the “development round” of multilateral negotiations.
	www.commercialdiplomacy.org /case_study/vanuatu.html (10692 words)

	TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents
		Vanuatu retains strong economic and cultural ties to Australia, New Zealand, and France.
		Vanuatu is a member of the United Nations and its specialized and related agencies, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund; South Pacific Commission; South Pacific Forum; Non-Aligned Movement; Commonwealth, Group of 77; and Asian Development Bank (ADB).
		Vanuatu identified costly and unreliable transportation infrastructure as a major impediment to economic growth.
	www.traveldocs.com /vu/foreign.htm (572 words)

	Vanuatu
		At this juncture, and on behalf of the Government and People of Vanuatu, I have the solemn duty of conveying to the Government and People of the United States of America, including families of the innocent victims of September 11 2001, our sincere condolences for the many lives that were lost on that fatal day.
		While small nations, like Vanuatu, are being forced to comply with conditions set by developed countries it befits me to state that at the same time some of these very same nations resort to bullying tactics by pursuing active policies that invade national and regional positions.
		Vanuatu is confronted with a dilemma because those countries that introduced this tax haven policy during the colonial era have continued to place very unreasonable demands on our already weak economy.
	www.un.org /webcast/ga/57/statements/020918VanuatuE.htm (1865 words)

	Vanuatu's Investment Environment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Foreign Investors who are interested in doing businesses in the islands of Vanuatu are welcomed.
		Vanuatu has an attractive investment environment that is highly competitive in the pacific region.
		The incoming foreign direct investment continues to reflect the positive growth the country is going through.
	www.investinvanuatu.com /ienviro/ienviro.htm (358 words)

	Foreign relations of the Republic of China Summary
		The DPP is attempting to establish diplomatic relations with Mongolia, but this move is controversial because it is widely seen as a prelude for renouncing ROC sovereignty over Mainland China thereby declaring Taiwan independence.
		Diplomatic representation in the US Official diplomatic relations are currently nonexistent; unofficial commercial and cultural relations with the people of the US are maintained through a de facto embassy named the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) with offices in Washington and 12 other US cities.
		Foreign relations of the Republic of China from Wíkipedia.
	www.bookrags.com /Foreign_relations_of_the_Republic_of_China (4485 words)

	FOREIGN AID: Millennium Challenge Account - Council on Foreign Relations
		These funds are in addition to the foreign aid already given by the United States, which totals $12.6 billion in fiscal year 2004, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
		Often in the past, foreign aid was siphoned off by corrupt officials whose governments ignored the rule of law.
		This report examines Mexico’s future foreign and domestic policy challenges in light of the outcome of the contentious July 2006 election.
	www.cfr.org /publication/7748/foreign_aid.html (1235 words)

	Vanuatu — Infoplease.com
		Vanuatu's islands are forested and mountainous, formed by volcanic eruptions (and still subject to them).
		Vanuatu: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on Vanuatu — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
		Vanuatu: People, Economy, and Government - People, Economy, and Government The population is predominantly Melanesians, with some Polynesians;...
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0850476.html (264 words)

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		HISTORY The prehistory of Vanuatu is obscure; archaeological evidence supports the commonly held theory that peoples speaking Austronesian languages first came to the islands some 4,000 years ago.
		Tourism is the most important source of foreign exchange of Vanuatu and expanded to contribute 25% of GDP as recently as 1990.
		Vanuatu's largest export is copra, which had an export value of more than $7 million in 1994.
	www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/backgroundnotes/vanatu.txt (2824 words)

	Vanuatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Vanuatu is a member of the Commonwealth and the United Nations.
		Vanuatu's population of approximately 169 000 is scattered over more than 80 islands and the total land area is about 12 190 sq kms.
		The unit of currency in Vanuatu is the vatu (Vt) valued at approximately Vt121.7:US$1.
	www.dfa.gov.za /foreign/bilateral/vanuata.html (464 words)

	GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Vanuatu - Foreign Relations
		Vanuatu maintains relations with more than 65 countries, including Russia, the People's Republic of China, Cuba, and Vietnam.
		Vanuatu retains strong economic and cultural ties to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and France.
		Australia has provided the bulk of Vanuatu's military assistance, training its paramilitary mobile force and also providing patrol boats to patrol Vanuatu's waters.
	www.geographyiq.com /countries/nh/Vanuatu_relations_summary.htm (400 words)

	Media Releases: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade - Fiji Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The meeting was attended by Trade and Economic Officials from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and representatives of the FLNKS and the Government of New Caledonia.
		Mrs Lailun Khan the Deputy Secretary (Economics) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of the government of Fiji was elected as chairperson of the 10th MSG Trade and Economic Officials Meeting in the absence of Solomon Islands, the designated chair of this Trade and Economic Officials meeting.
		The members of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement who were present at the meeting, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Fiji presented their respective country statements, which focussed on the implementation status of the 9th Trade and Economic Officials Meeting held in Port Moresby, November 2000.
	www.foreignaffairs.gov.fj /media_releases/160701.html (698 words)

	Background Notes Archive - East Asia and the Pacific (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		GEOGRAPHY Vanuatu is a 'Y' shaped archipelago that comprises 80 islands.
		ECONOMY Vanuatu's economy is primarily agricultural; 80% of the population is engaged in agricultural activities that range from subsistence farming to smallholder farming of coconuts and other cash crops.
		Vanuatu is a small country, with few commodities produced for export.
	gopher.state.gov /ERC/bgnotes/eap/vanuatu9606.html (2843 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Sports : Soccer : OFC : Vanuatu
		The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean.
		The highest point in Vanuatu is Mount Tabwemasana, at 1879 m (6158 ft), also on the island of Espiritu Santo.
		The density of languages per capita is the highest of any nation in the world (average of only 2000 speakers per language); only Papua New Guinea comes close.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Sports-Soccer/OFC-Vanuatu.shtml (992 words)

	China: Vanuatu Rescinds Taiwan Recognition (phillyBurbs.com) \| Asia
		The announcement came amid conflicting statements by Vanuatu officials about whether their government would stick to a Nov. 3 agreement to form relations with Taipei.
		Vanuatu's Cabinet "has made the decision to revoke the so-called communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vanuatu and Taiwan," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue.
		Vanuatu's foreign minister, Barak Sope, had said Thursday its Cabinet had rejected relations with Taiwan.
	www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/90-11112004-399071.html (442 words)

	Pacific Magazine: Misadventures In Vanuatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kao spent around two weeks in Vanuatu at the end of last year to try and cement a deal signed Nov. 3 between Taiwan and then Prime Minister Serge Vohor on the establishment of diplomatic ties.
		In response, Taiwan's foreign minister, Mark Chen, urged Australia "not to be influenced by China and interfere in Vanuatu's domestic affairs," and summoned Australia's trade representative in Taipei.
		Kao acknowledges that the convoluted nature of politics in Vanuatu forced Taiwan to rely on Vohor's assurances that he could persuade the Council of Ministers to accept the deal on diplomatic relations.
	www.pacificislands.cc /issue/2005/06/01/misadventures-in-vanuatu (504 words)

	Working Paper Sites of Political Science - Country Biography Index
		Vanuatu's economy is primarily agricultural; 80% of the population is engaged
		Tourism is Vanuatu's fastest-growing sector, having comprised 40% of GDP in
		Vanuatu is a member of the United Nations and its specialized and related
	workingpapers.org /country/vanuatu.htm (1838 words)

	Vanuatu (10/06)
		Vanuatu is a 'Y' shaped archipelago of over 80 islands.
		Vanuatu is a member of the United Nations and its specialized and related agencies, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund; South Pacific Commission; South Pacific Forum; Non-Aligned Movement; Commonwealth, Group of 77; and Asian Development Bank (ADB).
		The Compact also includes institutional strengthening efforts and policy reform initiatives in Vanuatu 's Public Works Department, including: provision of plant and equipment for maintenance; introduction of service performance contracts; establishment of local community maintenance schemes; and introduction of user fees.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/v/74281.htm (2495 words)

	Foreign relations of Vanuatu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vanuatu maintains relations with more than 65 countries, including Russia, Cuba, and Vietnam.
		Vanuatu briefly recognized the Republic of China (Taiwan) in late 2004 when on November 3 Prime Minister Serge Vohor signed a communiqué in Taipei with ROC Foreign Minister Mark Chen.
		On 11 March 2005, Vanuatu imposed a ban in biscuit imports, ostensibly to protect its own biscuit manufacturing industry, giving a monopoly on the business to the Espiritu Santo-based Wong Sze Sing store.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Vanuatu (675 words)

	Vanuatu: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
		Vanuatu is an archipelago of 83 islands lying between New Caledonia and Fiji in the South Pacific.
		Vanuatu - Map of Vanuatu & articles on flags, geography, history, statistics, disasters current events, and international relations.
		Vanuatu: History - History Vanuatu has been inhabited since at least 1000 B.C.; remains of the Lapita culture from...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0108132.html (556 words)

	National Alliance of Gang Investigators' Associations
		From then until 1991, the Vanua'aku Pati and its predominantly English-speaking leadership controlled the Vanuatu Government, and Walter Lini became widely considered as the nation's founding father.
		Following controversy over Vohor's attempt to extend diplomatic relations to Taiwan, he was ousted by a vote of no confidence in December 2004 and replaced by Ham Lini, brother of Walter Lini.
		The United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation is currently negotiating with Vanuatu on a possible assistance program.
	www.nagia.org /international/Vanuatu.htm (2807 words)

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	Vanuatu
		We would also like to suggest that the UN and related institutions based in the Pacific region, their decision -making processes in relation to development programmes for our islands, should be fully reviewed in the context of priorities established by the Pacific Island Member Countries.
		Despite our meager resources, the Republic of Vanuatu is proud to be able to participate for the first time in a UN Peace-keeping Mission, in East Timor and Bosnia, in addition to our small contribution to Pacific regional peace -monitoring missions.
		The resolutions we will be adopting and the new directions we are setting for the United Nations for the new millennium can have significant impacts on the future of our global relations and the lives of the world's people, particularly, in the small and poor countries.
	www.un.org /millennium/webcast/statements/vanuatu.htm (905 words)

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