Torba Province

Torba Province

Torba is the northernmost province of Vanuatu, including the Banks Islands and the Torres Islands. The name Torba is derived from the initial letters of Torres and Banks. It has a population of 7,870 people and an area of 882 km². Its capital is Sola.

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* [http://alex.francois.free.fr/AF-field.htm Detailed list and map of the 17 languages spoken in the TorBa province] .


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