Vanuatu is a nation made up of 83 islands. Vanuatu, which was once called the New Hebrides, was originally a condiminium, governed by both the United Kingdom and France. In 1980, the country gained its own independence. A new country, a new name: Vanuatu

This is a beach on the eastern side of Vanuatu's main island.

A native village on the island of Tanna, one of the islands that makes up Vanuatu.

This volcano, in the left of this picture, is always active.

A closer view of the volcano.

This was taken from the edge of the crater.

Another shot from the edge of the crater.
Standing on the edge of a volcano can be quite fun.

This is the little aeroplane that took me to Tanna island.

This is Vanuatu's main island, Efate, from the air.

An open air market, in Port Vila (Vanuatu's capital), where many things are sold. Fruit, clothing, and many other items.

This is Vanuautu's Reserve Bank. Probably the equivelent of the US Federal Reserve.

Overlooking the town of Port Vila. This is the commercial centre of Vanuatu, as well as the seat of government.

Another view of Port Vila.

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