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New Caledonia

Nouvelle-Calédonie

Melanesia, Oceania

French

New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie) is a country 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
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₣ XPF
Currency
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+687
Dial Code
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.nc
TLD

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.

ContinentOceania
Coordinates21.50°S, 165.50°E
TimezonesUTC+11:00

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 currency does New Caledonia use?
New Caledonia uses 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.
What is the GDP per capita of New Caledonia?
The GDP per capita of New Caledonia is approximately $29,213.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)