New Caledonia - Wikipedia
WEBNew Caledonia (/ ˌ k æ l ɪ ˈ d oʊ n i ə / ⓘ KAL-ih-DOH-nee-ə; French: Nouvelle-Calédonie [nuvɛl kaledɔni] ⓘ) [nb 2] is a group of islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, south of Vanuatu, about 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia. [5]
New Caledonia | History, Geography, & Culture | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · New Caledonia, French unique collectivity in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,500 km) east of Australia. It includes the island of New Caledonia (the Grande Terre [Mainland]), where the capital, Nouméa, is located; the Loyalty Islands; the Bélep Islands; and the Île des Pins.
New Caledonia | Island, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBNew Caledonia, largest island of the French unique collectivity of New Caledonia, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean 750 miles (1,200 km) east of Australia. Also known as Grande Terre (Mainland), it is approximately 250 miles (400 km) long and 25 miles (40 km) wide.
New Caledonia Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France and a part of Melanesia in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated to the south of the Equator and to the north of the Tropic of Capricorn; and is geographically positioned both in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
New Caledonia travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEBNew Caledonia. Australia & Pacific. New Caledonia's dazzling lagoon surrounds it with every hue of blue, green and turquoise. The light and the space simply delight your senses. By becoming a World Heritage site, the lagoon has helped bring the people together to celebrate and protect it, from village level through to government.
New Caledonia: Why this French island in the Pacific is ... - CNN
WEBMay 15, 2024 · CNN — The French government has declared a state of emergency in its South Pacific island territory of New Caledonia after deadly violence erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes...
New Caledonia Tourism : The official website for tourism in ...
WEBWith its UNESCO World Heritage-listed lagoons, explosive cultural mix, vast untouched natural spaces and pleasant temperate climate, New Caledonia offers a tourist experience that’s as exotic as it is varied… in a word, “unique”. 5 regions to discover.