New Caledonia
New Caledonia
Region
Oceania • Melanesia
Capital
Nouméa
About New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Melanesia region. Its capital city is Nouméa. With a population of 271,960, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 18,575 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 14.64 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of New Caledonia is French, .
The currency used in New Caledonia is the CFP franc (₣), .
In New Caledonia, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+11:00 time zone.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Nouméa
- Continent: Oceania
- Native Name: Nouvelle-Calédonie
- Demonym: New Caledonian
- Top Level Domain: .nc
- Calling Code: +687
- Independence: Dependent territory
- Start of Week: Monday
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