• In 1774, J. Cook explored the islands and named them the New Hebrides because of their mountainous coast, which reminded him of the Hebrides Islands in Europe.
  • The condominium lasted from 1906 until 1980, when the New Hebrides gained its independence as the Republic of Vanuatu.
  • New Hebrides was colonized by both the British and French in the 18th century, shortly after Captain James Cook visited the islands.
  • Issued: 10.9.1979. Death Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill. #50 Inside #265: New Hebrides (BR) #50O. ... The Virtual Stamp Album New Hebrides.
  • New Hebrides was a rare form of colonial territory in which sovereignty was shared by two powers, Britain and France, instead of being exercised by just one.
  • 0 references. described by source. Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. statement is subject of. 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/New Hebrides.
  • Yeni Hebridler - New Hebrides. ... Yeni Hebridler, resmen Yeni Hebrides Daire (Fransızca: Condominium des Nouvelles-Hébrides, Aydınlatılmış.
  • New Hebrides. Enter your search terms: New Hebrides hĕbˈrĭdēz [key], Fr. Nouvelles Hébrides: see Vanuatu.
  • New Hebrides was a rare form of colonial territory in which sovereignty was shared by two powers, Britain and France, instead of being exercised by just one.
  • New Hebrides New Hebrides was the name of a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, now known as Vanuatu. ... Hebridean Coins.