- Espiritu Santo also called Santo is the largest island in Vanuatu. It is located around 450 km (280 mi) north of the capital Port Vila. Luganville is the main town on Santo.
- Malekula is the second-largest island of Vanuatu. It is located around 150 km (93 mi) north-east of the capital Port Vila. Lakatoro is the main town on Malekula.
- Efate is the third-largest island of Vanuatu. Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is located on the island.