Luganville

Vanuatu

Also known as: Santo

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Luganville is the second-largest town in Vanuatu, located on the island of Espiritu Santo. Espiritu Santo is the largest island in Vanuatu, situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The island is volcanic in origin and features a mountain range along its west coast, with Tabwemasana being its highest point. Luganville served as a significant Allied military base during World War II. The town has a deepwater port and an airport, and the surrounding area exports products such as copra, coffee, cacao, and tuna. Tourism has become increasingly important, with divers attracted to the Segond Channel, which contains sunken ships from World War II.

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Espiritu Santo
…on the south coast near Luganville, the second largest town of Vanuatu, which has a deepwater port and an airport. Luganville was an important Allied military base during World War II. Exports include copra, coffee, cacao, canned meat, and tuna. Tourism gained importance in the late 20th century; divers are…
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…on the south coast near Luganville, the second largest town of Vanuatu, which has a deepwater port and an airport. Luganville was an important Allied military base during World War II. Exports include copra, coffee, cacao, canned meat, and tuna. Tourism gained importance in the late 20th century; divers are…
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