New Caledonia
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New Caledonia
NC
Noum'ea295 333 people18 580 km²
Head of government Philippe Germain
Background
New Caledonia is a French territory consisting of a group of islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, 220 km (140 mi) southwest of Vanuatu and 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia. Located 16,100 km (10,000 mi) from Metropolitan France, it forms a sui generis collectivity of the French Republic, having a unique legal status enshrined in a dedicated chapter of the French Constitution.
- Weather30°C — clear sky
- Air qualityAQI 39 · pm25
- Sun and pollenUV index: 7.3 — high
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Emergency numbers1
- Emergencies (all services) — 112National numbers. Confirm with local authorities before travelling.
Upcoming public holidays4
- All Saints' DayNovember 1
- Armistice DayNovember 11
- Christmas DayDecember 25
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- New Year's EveDecember 31
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Crypto market
Society & Development
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Demographics
Universities1
Employment by sector
- Employment in agriculture1.8%
- Employment in industry20.6%
- Employment in services77.6%
Climate & Environment
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Climate and energy
Animals
Most observed
Near extinction
Fish
Most observed
Near extinction
Plants
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Near extinction
GBIF observations; threat status from the IUCN Red List (CR / EN / VU). Not a complete inventory.
Transport & Infrastructure
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Ports & maritime transport3
- Baie De KouaouaNew Caledonia
- Baie UgueNew Caledonia
- NoumeaNew Caledonia
NGA World Port Index
Airports22
- La Tontouta International AirportNOU · large_airport · Nouméa (La Tontouta)
- Île Hugon Airstripsmall_airport · Hugon Island
- Nakutakoin Ultralight Airportsmall_airport · Dumbéa
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- Médipôle de Koutio - Gaston-Bourret Territorial Central Hospital Heliportheliport · Dumbéa-sur-Mer
- Méridien Heliportheliport · Nouméa
- Ouinne Private Airportsmall_airport · Ouinne
- Canala Airportsmall_airport · Canala
- Tiga AirportTGJ · medium_airport · Tiga
- Bourail - Poé Airportsmall_airport · Poé
- Koné AirportKNQ · medium_airport · Koné
- Île des Pins AirportILP · medium_airport · Île des Pins
- Hienghène Airportsmall_airport · Hienghène
- Koumac AirportKOC · small_airport · Koumac
- Lifou AirportLIF · medium_airport · Lifou
- Nouméa Magenta AirportGEA · medium_airport · Nouméa
- Poum / Malabou AirportPUV · small_airport · Malabou
- Mueo AirportPDC · small_airport · Népoui
- Maré AirportMEE · medium_airport · Maré
- Oua Tom Airportsmall_airport · La Foa
- Touho AirportTOU · medium_airport · Touho
- Ouvéa AirportUVE · medium_airport · Ouvéa
- Ouaco Airportsmall_airport · Ouaco
OurAirports · Public domain
International connectivity4
3 submarine cables · 1 more planned
Security & Risks
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World attention
- 2,454 readers a day (30-day average)
- −11 % against the previous 30 days
Sockets and voltage2
Signal map1
Travel & Local life
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Travel advice & alerts6
- Latest updateNew information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
- Warnings and insuranceHelp abroad in an emergency There is no British Embassy in New Caledonia and the British Embassy in Paris, France supports British nationals…
- Entry requirementsThis information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding…
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- Safety and securityTerrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and indivi…
- HealthBefore you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treat…
- Getting helpThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and…
UK FCDO
Traveller's guide1
- New CaledoniaNew Caledonia 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, and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls.
Live radio6
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