Definition

Proper noun * Port Vila: The capital city of Vanuatu, a nation in the South Pacific Ocean. It is the primary administrative, commercial, and economic center of the country.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to the capital city of the island nation of Vanuatu. It functions as a proper noun and is typically used in geographical, political, or travel-related contexts.

Examples

• Geographical Context:
  • The capital of Vanuatu is located on the island of Efate.
  • Our flight landed at Bauerfield International Airport, which serves the capital of Vanuatu.
• Political/Administrative Context:
  • The government of Vanuatu is based in the capital of Vanuatu.
  • The official residence of the Prime Minister is in the capital of Vanuatu.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in quiz or trivia contexts where the specific name of a national capital is the answer.
  • Question: What is the capital of Vanuatu? Answer: Port Vila.

Variants and Related Words

• Port Vila: This is the official and most common name for the city. "Capital of Vanuatu" is a descriptive phrase identifying its status.
• Vila: A common, informal shortening of "Port Vila."

Synonyms

• Port Vila (direct synonym, the actual name of the city)

Related Phrases

• Capital city of Vanuatu: A slightly more formal or descriptive variant with identical meaning.

Noun

1. capital of Vanuatu