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Explore Pangona in Vanuatu

Pangona in the region of Shefa is a place in Vanuatu - some 9 mi or ( 15 km ) West of Port Vila , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Pangona

Time in Pangona is now 02:40 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Efate " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Saouma, Port Vila, Pango, Natapao, and Mele. Since you are here already, consider visiting Saouma . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Pangona ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Travel videos of Vanuatu Beaches

1:08 min by southerncross73
Views: 20493 Rating: 4.71

Vanuatu TV & Amelia takes us to the beaches of Efate in Vanautu Sth Pacific ザ・メラネシアンポートビラホテル@バヌアツ(Vanuatu) 南太平洋バヌアツ(Vanuatu)ポートビラにあるホテルPortVila のPV。...ホテル 海外 バヌアツ vanuatu 南太平洋Video produced by : syndi ..

Cascades Water Slide, Vanuatu

0:28 min by GrundleflyDOTcom
Views: 3038 Rating: 4.75

Check out the full trip report at multicolouredplanet.com ... After seeing some kids taking the plunge on our way up to see the main waterfalls, we decide the adults need to have a crack at it. Shorts ..


Vanuatu Travel

2:24 min by southerncross73
Views: 1346 Rating: 5.00

Vanuatu has a blend of intact tribal communities infused with a rich English and French influence. The people of Vanuatu are extremely friendly and happy.With The Happy Planet Index voting it the happ ..

Vanuatu Extreme Post : Underwater

1:01 min by vanuatu4you
Views: 1185 Rating: 5.00

Hideaway marine sanctuary host the unique Vanuatu Underwater Post office ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Mele (island)

Mele Island (also known by tourists as Hideaway Island) is a Polynesian outlier and islet in Vanuatu. The island is owned by the local Mele villagers, but is leased to the owners of Hideaway Island Resort. The island is accessed by a boat service from nearby Port Vila and offers accommodation and watersports to visitors.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -17.70 168.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Islands of Vanuatu, Polynesian outliers

Iririki

The privately lease held island of Iririki is located in Mele Bay, a free 3-minute ferry ride from the Vanuatu capital Port Vila. The whole island is leased to the Iririki Island Resort and no ni-Vanuatu live on the island.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -17.74 168.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: Islands of Vanuatu, Private islands

Roy Mata

Roy Mata was a powerful 13th century Melanesian chief from what is now Vanuatu. His elaborate grave, containing the bodies of over 25 members of his retinue, was discovered by French archaeologist Jose Garranger in 1967 and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008. Garranger was able to locate the grave on Retoka island by analyzing local folklore. According to legend, when Roy Mata conquered the land, his first goal was to unite the tribes. His reign is reputed to have been a peaceful one.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -17.63 168.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: 13th-century rulers, Deaths by poisoning, History of Vanuatu, People murdered in Vanuatu, Vanuatuan chiefs, Vanuatuan murder victims, World Heritage Sites in Vanuatu

Parliament of Vanuatu

The Parliament (or Parlement in French) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu. It was established by chapter 4 of the 1980 Constitution, upon Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom. The functioning of Parliament is derived from the British Westminster system, and includes the principle of parliamentary supremacy, within the limits of the Constitution.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -17.75 168.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Government of Vanuatu, National legislatures, Parliaments by country, Politics of Vanuatu, Unicameral legislatures

Vanuatu Cultural Centre

The Vanuatu Cultural Centre (in Bislama Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta or "VKS"), founded in 1959, is the national cultural centre of Vanuatu. It is located in Port Vila. Since 2007, its director is Marcellin Abong.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -17.75 168.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tags: Museums established in 1959, Museums in Vanuatu, National museums, Port Vila

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