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Fabulously features the "Y" -shaped chain of 83 islands, Vanuatu set 800 km west of Nadi (Fiji). Literally means 'Land Eternal', the Vanuatu archipelago range from the rising volcanoes covered in dense rainforest to others huge natural cones raising coral islands with the enchanting white sandy beaches. Getting along with the Ni- Vanuatu people, visitors will soon recognize their simple and peaceful way of life. The Vanuatu people known as the gentle race who enjoy life's easier joys in a country of distinctive and varied customs and culture. Visitors enjoying their vacation in Vanuatu will definitely bring a worthwhile 'souvenir' - the unforgettable experiences of their lifetime, not to be found elsewhere on earth. Variety of local attractions, ranging from the natural beauty, such as The Pentacost Land Dive - to the unique custom ceremony, such as the Toka ceremony in the island of Tanna await to be discovered. The Vanuatu's inhabitants are predominantly Melanesians. However, Vanuatu has been known as one of world's most culturally diverse countries, as for centuries the islands have been settled by the Ni Vanuatu with more than 115 distinctly different cultures and languages still flourishing. They harmonically live with other small communities of British, Australian, Vietnam, French, Chinese, New Zealand, Vietnamese and other Pacific islands people. Until 1980, Vanuatu was jointly governed by France and Great Britain as a 'condominium', and then it world-widely known as the New Hebrides.

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