Vanuatu
Vanuatu is a state in New Guinea and Melanesia (Oceania) that has existed since 1980 CE. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
Independent in 1980 after a brief secession attempt on Espiritu Santo was put down. Its more than 100 languages give it the most languages per head of any country.
See Vanuatu on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1980 CE to the present
- Duration
- 45 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- New Guinea and Melanesia, Oceania
- Language family
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Port Vila
Came from
Events in Oceania during its time
- Mabo decision
Neighbours in Oceania
- Commonwealth of Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- French Polynesia
- Kingdom of Tonga
- French New Caledonia
- Chilean Rapa Nui
- Guam (US territory)
- American Samoa
- New Hebrides Condominium
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
Questions
When did Vanuatu exist?
1980 CE to the present, about 45 years.
Where was Vanuatu?
New Guinea and Melanesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Port Vila.
What language did Vanuatu speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.
What came before Vanuatu?
New Hebrides Condominium.