_#_Type: republic
_#_Capital: Port-Vila
_#_Administrative divisions: 11 island councils; Ambrym, Aoba/Maewo, Banks/Torres, Efate, Epi, Malakula, Paama, Pentecote, Santo/Malo, Shepherd, Tafea
_#_Independence: 30 July 1980 (from France and UK; formerly New Hebrides)
_#_Constitution: 30 July 1980
_#_Legal system: unified system being created from former dual French and British systems
_#_National holiday: Independence Day, 30 July (1980)
_#_Executive branch: president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
_#_Legislative branch: unicameral Parliament; note—the National Council of Chiefs advises on matters of custom and land
_#_Judicial branch: Supreme Court