Aore is an island in Sanma Province, Vanuatu.[ UNEP Islands Directory]
Aore's climate is humid tropical. The average annual rainfall is about . The island is subject to frequent and . Large colonies of occupy the island's many .
The Aore language is spoken on the island.
Economy and tourism
Tourism and
are Aore's main providers of employment and economic revenue. There are numerous resorts on the island catering to tourists,
, and
. Aore is a base for
Shipwreck and
reef diving; wrecks accessible to divers include those of , , and . Recreational fishing is a year-round activity.
Religion
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been active on Aore since the early 20th century, and operates a co-educational boarding secondary school, Aore Adventist Academy, located on the mid-south coast of the island. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has a base on the southwest side of Aore.
