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VANUATU > OVERVIEW
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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