Islands Off of Efate

Efate is an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of the Shefa Province in Vanuatu. It is also known as Île Vate. It is the most populous island in Vanuatu. Efate's land area of 899.5 square kilometres makes it Vanuatu's third largest island. Its geological past was heavily volcanic, meaning that a lava shelf surrounds much of the island. Most inhabitants of Efate li…
Efate is an island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of the Shefa Province in Vanuatu. It is also known as Île Vate. It is the most populous island in Vanuatu. Efate's land area of 899.5 square kilometres makes it Vanuatu's third largest island. Its geological past was heavily volcanic, meaning that a lava shelf surrounds much of the island. Most inhabitants of Efate live in Port Vila, the national capital. Its highest mountain is Mount McDonald with a height of 647 metres.
  • Location: Pacific Ocean
  • Population: 66,000 (2010)
  • Archipelago: Vanuatu
  • Area: 899.5 km² (347.3 sq mi)
  • Highest elevation: 647 m (2123 ft)
  • Highest point: Mount McDonald
  • Province: Shefa Province
Data from: en.wikipedia.org