Vanuatu GuideVanuatu is an archipelago nation consisting of 83 islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, north of New Zealand and east of Australia. 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. HotelsFind hotels in Espiritu Santo, Port Vila and more. LuganvilleLuganville is the largest town on Espiritu Santo. It has many Chinese stores as well as a few restaurants. SanmaSanma is a province of Vanuatu. It includes Espiritu Santo, the largest island in the nation, and its smaller companion Malo. ShefaShefa is a province of Vanuatu. It includes the Shepherd group of islands and the island of Efate, where the capital of Port-Vila is located. MalampaMalampa is a province of Vanuatu. It includes the central islands of Malakula, Ambrym, and Paama. TafeaTafea is a province of Vanuatu. It includes the southern islands of Erromango, Tanna, Anatom, Futuna, and Aneityum. PenamaPenama is a province of Vanuatu. It includes the central-eastern islands of Pentecost, Ambae, and Maewo. TorbaTorba is a province of Vanuatu. It consists of the northern Torres and Banks island groups.