Efate

Efate is a volcanic island in central Vanuatu, with wooded hills and coastal bays facing neighbouring islands. Nakanamanga is among the languages of the island and its northern neighbours. James Cook visited Efate in 1774 during his survey of the archipelago, which he named the New Hebrides. Its communities had already cultivated and occupied the island for many generations.

The later city of Port Vila lies here.