Vanuatu is the new name taken by New Hebrides upon independence from Great Britain and France in 30 July 1980
The colonial name New Hebrides was the name of the island group in the South Pacific that now forms the nation of Vanuatu.
New Hebrides ended in 1980.
New Hebrides was created in 1906.
New Hebrides
The Kanakas came from various Pacific Islands, mostly recruited from the Solomon Islands and New Hebrides (Vanuatu), though others were taken from the Loyalty Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati and Tuvalu.
General dates between the 17th and 18th centuries with the Spanish (circa 1606 AD), English and French settling on parts of Oceania - Melanesia, and calling the group the 'New Hebrides.' Today, Presbyterians are the largest denomination with Anglicans and Catholics a close second.
It is NOT an island in the singular, but an archipelago of islands. The principal islands in group are Espiritu Santo, Malakula, Efate, & Epi. There are numerous smaller islands in the group. It is legally a sovereign nation, and part of the British Commonwealth. It was formerly known as 'New Hebrides'. Its capital city is Port Vila, on the island of Efate.
Solomon Islands is a part of Melanesia since Melanesia includes the islands of New Guinea, Vanuatu (the former New Hebrides), New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands, and some smaller neighboring islands.
Yes, Vanuatu was once a colony, known as the New Hebrides, which was jointly administered by France and the United Kingdom from the late 19th century until gaining independence in 1980. This unique colonial arrangement, known as a condominium, led to a mixture of French and British legal systems and influences. The islands' diverse cultures and languages were also shaped by this colonial history. Vanuatu's independence marked the end of colonial rule and the beginning of self-governance.
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