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France and Vanuatu: Tensions over Matthew and Hunter Islands

Vanuatu claims sovereignty over the Matthew and Hunter Islands, under French control.

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These islets grant access to an exclusive economic zone of 350,000 km².

The territorial dispute threatens diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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