New Caledonia — Country Facts & Profile
Nouvelle-Calédonie
Melanesia, Oceania
French
New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a territory in Melanesia, Oceania. With a population of 264,596 and an area of 18,575 km², the capital city is Nouméa. The official language is French. The national currency is the CFP franc (₣ XPF).
Quick Facts
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Nouméa
Capital
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264,596
Population
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18,575 km²
Area (km²)
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7,172 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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14 / km²
Population Density
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₣ XPF
Currency
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+687
Dial Code
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.nc
TLD
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Oceania
Continent
Economy
New Caledonia has a GDP per capita of $29,213, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
GDP per Capita$29,213
GNI per Capita$30,070
Geography
New Caledonia is located in Melanesia at coordinates 21.50°S, 165.50°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 18,575 km² (7,172 mi²). Population density: 14 people per km².
ContinentOceania
Coordinates21.50°S, 165.50°E
TimezonesUTC+11:00
Cities in New Caledonia
States & Regions
Frequently Asked Questions about New Caledonia
- What is the capital of New Caledonia?
- The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa.
- What is the population of New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia has a population of approximately 264,596 people.
- What continent is New Caledonia in?
- New Caledonia is located in Oceania, in the Melanesia subregion.
- Where is New Caledonia located?
- New Caledonia is located in Melanesia, Oceania, at coordinates 21.5°S, 165.5°E.
- What currency does New Caledonia use?
- New Caledonia uses the CFP franc (₣ XPF).
- What is the capital and currency of New Caledonia?
- The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa and the currency is the CFP franc (XPF).
- What language is spoken in New Caledonia?
- The official language of New Caledonia is French.
- What is the area of New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia covers a total area of 18,575 km² (7,172 square miles).
- How large is New Caledonia in square miles?
- New Caledonia has a total area of approximately 7,172 square miles (18,575 km²).
- What is the population density of New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia has a population density of approximately 14 people per km².
- Is New Caledonia an independent country?
- New Caledonia is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does New Caledonia have any land borders?
- No, New Caledonia has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of New Caledonia?
- The GDP per capita of New Caledonia is approximately $29,213.
- What is the country calling code for New Caledonia?
- The international calling code for New Caledonia is +687. To call New Caledonia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +687 and the local number.
- What time zone is New Caledonia in?
- New Caledonia operates on the UTC+11:00 time zone.
- What is the GNI per capita of New Caledonia?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of New Caledonia is approximately $30,070 (World Bank data).