Vanuatu (Capital: Port Vila)

Vanuatu has been in spotlight due to its Prime Minister's decision to cancel a passport issued to an Indian fugitive, following an Interpol alert.

Political Features:

• Location: Vanuatu is an archipelago (Part of Melanesia) in South Pacific Ocean, situated east of northern Australia and west of Fiji.
• Land Boundaries: Vanuatu comprises over 80 islands, with no land borders. 
• Maritime Boundaries Surrounded by the South Pacific Ocean, with an extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
• Colonization: Formerly the jointly administered Anglo-French condominium of New Hebrides, Vanuatu achieved independence in 1980.

Geographical Features:

• Physical Regions: Vanuatu's islands are of volcanic origin, featuring mountainous terrains and coastal plains.
• Major Islands: Notable islands include Espiritu Santo, Malakula, and Efate.
• Highest Point: Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo.