Vanuatu - Wikipedia In the 1970s, an independence movement arose, and the Republic of Vanuatu was founded in 1980 Since its independence, the country has become a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, and the Pacific Islands Forum
A first-time guide to Vanuatu - Lonely Planet When should I go to Vanuatu? Vanuatu’s dry season, from late April to September, is the most popular time to visit, but with just 45,000 tourist arrivals per year, even the main island of Efatedoesn’t feel crowded during the high season
About Vanuatu - Gov The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean The archipelago is located some 1,750 km east of Australia, 500 km north-east of New Caledonia, west of Fiji and south of the Solomon Islands It was named New Hebrides during its colonial period
Vanuatu country profile - BBC News Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands once known as the New Hebrides, achieved independence from France and Britain in 1980 Most of the islands are inhabited; some have active volcanoes
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