Statement:
The Maldives has smaller land area than Vanuatu

In the Country by land area rating The Maldives holds position #190 ²⁰²⁰ out of 204 and Vanuatu is #156 out of 204 ²⁰²⁰.

Referencies:

1. Country by land area ²⁰²⁰ by World Bank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Land area (sq. km)' in descending order.

   The Maldives	'Land area (sq. km)' value is	300
   Vanuatu	'Land area (sq. km)' value is	12,190