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Malampa is one of the six provinces of Vanuatu, located in the heart of Vanuatu's archipelago. It consists of three main islands: Malakula, Ambrym and Paama, and takes its name from the first syllable of their names. It includes a number of other islands – the small islands of Uripiv, Norsup, Rano, Wala, Atchin and Vao off the coast of Malakula, and the volcanic island of Lopevi (currently uninhabited). Also included are the Maskelynes Islands and some more small islands along the south coast of Malakula.

Malampa province, known by the locals as the island of magic and fire.The islands of Malampa are steeped in culture, history and a rare tropical wilderness. Malampa also boasts the twin volcanoes of Mt Benbow (1160m) and Mt Marum (1270m) on the island of Ambrym or the ‘black magic island’. The total population of Malampa Province is 36,722 (2009 census) people and it contains an area of 2,779 km².

MALEKULA - Shaped like a sitting dog, is one of Vanuatu's 14 main islands. It's the second largest in the archipelago and lies between santo and Efate Islands.
AMBRYM - Famously known as the Black Magic centre of Vanuatu, Ambrym Island is home to two towering giants; Mt Benbow and Mt Marum. ... The fierce and fiery volcanoes, Mt Benbow and Mt Marum, are cemented deeply within the spiritual and black magic beliefs of the island.
PAAMA - Is located a few km west of Lopevi volcano. The island is about 8 km from north to south and only 5 km or so at its widest point. The island is dominated by hills, rising to a height of around 550 m in the north.