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The New Hebrides becomes the Republic of Vanuatu - ABC International Development
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The archipelago comprising about 80 islands became the Republic of Vanuatu on 30th July 1980.
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Women march in Vanuatu to celebrate 40 years of independence during an Independence Day parade in Port Vila on July 23, 2020.
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On 30th July 1980, the archipelago comprising about 80 islands of the New Hebrides became the Republic of Vanuatu. Independence Day was marked in Port Vila with a simple ceremony and a speech by the President of Vanuatu, George Sokomanu, who claimed that the greatest challenge facing Vanuatu is that of building national unity.
Women march in Vanuatu to celebrate 40 years of independence during an Independence Day parade in Port Vila, Vanuatu, July 23, 2020.
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