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New Caledonia
Nouméa · Oceania
Overview
New Caledonia (French: Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a dependent overseas territory of France lying in the western Pacific Ocean, in the Coral Sea, to the east of Australia and west of Vanuatu. The territory consists of the main island of Grande Terre, the archipelago of the Loyalty Islands (Îles Loyauté), and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls. New Caledonia offers beaches, mountaintop fondue in chalets, camping, amazing snorkelling and diving, and fabulous French food.
Country facts
Flag
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Capital
Nouméa
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Melanesia
Area
18,575 km²
Landlocked
No
Independent
No
UN member
No
ISO code
NC · NCL
Official name
New Caledonia
Coordinates
-21.50, 165.50
External sources
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