Anatom
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Anatom (formerly spelled Aneityum, also Kéamu) is the southernmost main island of Vanuatu. It is in the province of Tafea. The main city is Anelghowhat.
There is an airport, not on the main island itself, but on the tiny island to its south, Inyeug, which has twice-weekly flights from Port Vila and Tanna.
It has a current estimated population of 550. It is believed to have had a population of around 12,000 prior to the arrival of the Europeans in 1793. Introduced diseases and blackbirding are believed to have been the major factors in the depopulization.
The island is surrounded by coral reefs and beaches.
The main language of Anatom is called Aneityum or Anejom. It is considered to constitute its own branch of the South Vanuatu languages.
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Provinces and islands of Vanuatu
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Malampa: Penama: Sanma: Shefa: Tafea: Torba:
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Malakula | Ambrym | Paama Pentecost | Ambae | Maewo Espiritu Santo | Malo Epi | Éfaté | Shepherd Islands Tanna | Aniwa | Futuna | Erromango | Anatom Torres Islands | Banks Islands | ||
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