Young coconuts have either a green shell while mature coconuts are the more familiar-looking brown, hairy variety. Young coconuts have more ‘water’ and soft, gel-like meat, and mature coconuts have firm meat and less ‘water.’ The Republic of Vanuatu, formerly known as the New Hebrides, is an tropical archipelago of 83 islands located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. Most of the islands are formed from the summits of volcanic mountain ranges rising from the ocean floor. It has a unique blend of intact tribal communities, resorts, beaches and geography ranging from accessible volcanoes to awesome diving experiences.