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An independence movement arose in the 1970s, and the Republic of Vanuatu was founded in 1980. Since independence, the country has become a member of the United Nations , Commonwealth of Nations , Organisation internationale de la Francophonie , and the Pacific Islands Forum .
The history of Vanuatu spans over 3,200 years. Premodern history The pre-European ... Pottery fragments have been found dating back to 1300 BC. [2]
French Republic founded. 30 July 1980: Overseas France: The New Hebrides Condominium declares independence and becomes Vanuatu. Germany: 23 May 1949: The Basic Law of Germany comes into effect. 843 then 962 Creation of East Francia. East Francia becomes the Holy Roman Empire (with the Kingdom of Germany as a main part of the empire) 3 October 1990
This page lists the individual Vanuatu year pages. It only references years after 1980, when the country gained independence. Twenty-first century. 2020s 2020
The Parliament of Vanuatu (Bislama: Palamen blong Vanuatu; French: Parlement du Vanuatu) is the unicameral legislative body of the Republic of Vanuatu.It was established by the 1980 constitution, as part of Vanuatu's independence from France and the United Kingdom.
A few years later, a Spanish expedition led by Pedro Fernandes de Queirós made the first recorded European landing in the islands when he set foot on Rakahanga in 1606, calling it Gente Hermosa (Beautiful People). [3] The country is named after British captain Captain James Cook who surveyed and landed on some of the islands between 1774 and 1777.
Historic sites in Vanuatu (2 C) Pages in category "History of Vanuatu" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
The Republic of Vanuatu has been a member of the United Nations since the year of its independence in 1980. The country was a particularly active member in the 1980s, when, governed by Prime Minister Father Walter Lini and represented by Ambassador Robert Van Lierop, it was a consistent advocate for decolonisation.