Tabwémasana

mountain, Vanuatu

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Tabwemasana is the highest mountain in Vanuatu, standing at 6,165 feet (1,879 meters) on the island of Espiritu Santo. Vanuatu is an archipelago in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of a chain of islands. The islands are volcanic in origin and feature diverse terrain, including mountains, plateaus, and hills. Maéwo, another island in Vanuatu, has a central mountain range that rises to 2,661 feet (811 meters) at Tawoutkararo. These islands are generally well-wooded and fertile, receiving significant rainfall.12

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The highest point is Tabwémasana, 6,165 feet (1,879 metres), on Espiritu Santo, the largest island. There are two seasons—hot and wet from November to April, and cooler and drier from May to October. The southeast trades are the prevailing winds, although northerlies during the hot season provide most of…
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The highest point is Tabwémasana, 6,165 feet (1,879 metres), on Espiritu Santo, the largest island. There are two seasons—hot and wet from November to April, and cooler and drier from May to October. The southeast trades are the prevailing winds, although northerlies during the hot season provide most of…
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