Official name
New Caledonia
Capital
Nouméa
Largest city
Nouméa
Continent
Oceania · Melanesia
Population
~270,000 (2023)
Area
18,575 km²
Languages
French
Currency
CFP franc (₣)
Drives on the
right
Internet TLD
.nc
Calling code
+687
Did you know?
Its lagoon is among the world's largest, a UNESCO site.
New Caledonia holds major global nickel reserves.
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