Vanuatu Travel Advice
On 4 March 2007 mob violence broke out in the capital Port Vila resulting in three fatalities. The situation is now calm and the State of Emergency has been lifted. However, you should continue to exercise caution and avoid demonstrations and large crowds of people. You should monitor the media for the latest information.
Vanuatu lies on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' and regularly experiences seismic and volcanic activity. Since Mount Manaro became active in November 2005, Vanuatu has recorded approximately 40 earthquakes of magnitudes between 4.0 and 6.5 across the archipelago since November 2005.
Travellers are advised to exercise caution when considering visiting active volcanoes on any of the islands in the Vanuatu archipelago; check with the Vanuatu tourist office for latest reports on volcanic activity before travelling to the island.
Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. Violent crime is increasing and travellers should avoid visiting isolated locations alone.
The tropical cyclone season in Vanuatu normally runs from November to April.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
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