New Duveland in the late 20th century

French New Duveland and New Lugdunensia Act – Independence
As New Duveland grew, the country wanted more control of it’s own territory and as such, alongside French New Duveland and New Lugdunensia joined to form the Commonwealth Realm of New Duveland on the 25th of March, 1963. The flag was changed shortly after to incorporate France’s involvement in Northern New Duveland. French New Duveland and New Lugdunensia both became provinces within the country and the French New Duveland was split to form New Hérault and Lapérouse. New Duveland remains as one of the most bilingual nations in Oceania and the world, with over 80% knowing both English and French and a small portion knowing both English and Maori or French and Maori and an even smaller amount knowing all three. All 3 languages become official days after becoming an independent country under the commonwealth.