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Efate

American  
[ey-fah-tey] / eɪˈfɑ teɪ /

noun

  1. a volcanic island in the Vanuatu island chain, in the South Pacific. 300 sq. mi. (780 sq. km).


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On Efate I spot a few tarpaulins where roofs should be and some big trees down but the capital’s recovery appears very much on track.

From The Guardian • Nov. 17, 2015

We are travelling from the northern part of the main island, Efate, to visit villages that have yet to receive any support from the world beyond these clear seas.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2015

Tanna is south of the island of Efate, where the capital sits, and can be reached only by boat.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2015

In neighboring Vanuatu, Australian investors have snapped up 90 percent of the coastline of the main island of Efate, putting upward pressure on rents and making locals to move to outer islands.

From Time • Aug. 28, 2013

Efate Vila New Hebrides A fair coffee, but not a trade factor.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

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