Back تانا ARZ Islla Tanna AST Тана (остров) Bulgarian Tanna aeland Bislama Tanna (illa) Catalan Tanna (pulo) CEB Tanna (ø) Danish Tanna (Vanuatu) German Tanna (Vanuatuo) Esperanto Tanna Spanish
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 19°30′S 169°20′E / 19.500°S 169.333°E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu |
| Area | 550 km2 (210 sq mi) |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Width | 19 km (11.8 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1,084 m (3556 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Tukosmera |
| Administration | |
Vanuatu | |
| Province | Tafea Province |
| Largest settlement | Lénakel |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 30,770 (2015) |
| Pop. density | 36.36/km2 (94.17/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Melanesians |
Tanna (sometimes misspelled Tana) is an island in southern Vanuatu.
Tanna is the most populous island of Tafea Province, and the third most populous in the whole country (after Efate and Espiritu Santo). It is home to five indigenous languages, which also rank among the most vibrant in the whole archipelago, ranging from 3500 to 11500 speakers.
Tanna is the most internationally renowned island of Vanuatu, and has been featured in numerous documentaries or TV shows around the world. This is partly due to Mount Yasur, an active volcano and a major touristic attraction. It is also famous for its vibrant Melanesian culture, through dances and festivals. The island has also attracted the attention of many anthropologists for its cargo cults.