Espiritu Santo
Espiritu Santo (UK: /ɛˌspɪrɪtuː ˈsæntoʊ/, US: /- ˈsɑːntuː, - ˈsɑːntoʊ/; French: [ɛspiʁity sɑ̃to]) is the largest island in the nation of Vanuatu, with an area of 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi) and a population of around 40,000 according to the 2009 census.
Nickname: Santo | |
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Map of Espiritu Santo | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sanma Province, Vanuatu |
| Coordinates | 15°25′S 166°54′E |
| Archipelago | New Hebrides |
| Area | 3,955.5 km2 (1,527.2 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,879 m (6165 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Tabwemasana |
| Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
| Province | Sanma |
| Largest settlement | Luganville (pop. 10,738) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 39,606 (2009) |
| Ethnic groups | Ni-Vanuatu |
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