Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu

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Port Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu and is located on the island of Efate. Locally the town is most commonly referred to simply as "Vila".

Vanuatu is an island archipelago consisting of approximately 82 relatively small islands of volcanic origin of which 65 are inhabited. Efate is the main island of Vanuatu. The two other small islands on this postcard are Ifira and Iririki.

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The stamp is part of a set of four stamps about Vanuatu’s fine cuisine. 'Vanuatu’s restaurants have risen in stature to rightfully claim the reputation as the culinary capital of the Pacific'.

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Vanuatu, South Pacific Paradise

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Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu is an island archipelago consisting of approximately 82 relatively small, geologically newer islands of volcanic origin of which 65 are inhabited.

Efate is the main island of Vanuatu, where the capital Port Vila is situated. Port Vila is located around a magnificent natural harbour offering stunning views.

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From a set of 4 stamps about turtles of Vanuatu: the Green Turtle.

Thx Rod!

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A Postcard from the South Pacific: Vanuatu

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The Republic of Vanuatu, with a population of around 225,000, is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu is an island archipelago consisting of approximately 82 relatively small, geologically newer islands of volcanic origin, 65 of them are inhabited.

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From the fifth definitive issue, Tropical Flowers. The flower species depicted represent a kaleidoscope of tropical beauty typical of the South Pacific.

Plumeria Obtusa,  also called Frangipanis - Large white flowers with broad oval petals and golden center.

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