30 July is Independence Day in Vanuatu in MELANESIA (23D). Its capital city is PORT VILA (39/16), one of its volcanoes is LOPEVI (30), an indigenous reptile is the FLOWERPOT SNAKE (11/36) and its national anthem is YUMI YUMI YUMI (4/43A/43D). Its former name was THE NEW HEBRIDES (diagonally from 1) which must be shaded. Apostrophe: NAINSEL’ (40)
First prize Gerry Fairweather, Layer Marney, Essex
Runners-up Michael Debenham, Shrewsbury; Sid Field, Stockton-on-Tees
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