New Caledonia - Wikipedia
New 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, 220 km (140 mi) southwest of Vanuatu and 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia. [5]
New Caledonia | History, Geography, & Culture | Britannica
6 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), where the capital, Noumea, is located; the Loyalty Islands; the Belep Islands; and the …
New Caledonia - The World Factbook
Nov 6, 2024 · consists of the main island of New Caledonia (one of the largest in the Pacific Ocean), the archipelago of Iles Loyaute, and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls.
Nouméa - Wikipedia
Small scale map of the city. Nouméa (French pronunciation: [numea] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia and is also the largest francophone city in Oceania.
New Caledonia Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Feb 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 | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports
New Caledonia is a French overseas territory located in the Southwest Pacific near Australia. It consists of the large island of New Caledonia, the Loyalty Islands, the Isle of Pines, and several smaller island groups.
New Caledonia - New World Encyclopedia
New Caledonia, or Nouvelle-Calédonie, is an overseas territory of France. British explorer James Cook named the territory’s main island “New Caledonia” because the island's purple hills reminded him of the the Scottish Highlands.
New Caledonia - French Colony, Melanesia, Pacific | Britannica
6 days ago · New Caledonia - French Colony, Melanesia, Pacific: Melanesians settled the islands about 3000 bce and, except for rare Polynesian voyagers, probably were cut off from outside contact until the late 18th century ce.
New Caledonia profile - BBC News
May 24, 2024 · Provides an overview of New Caledonia including key facts about this French Pacific Ocean territory.
New Caledonia, French Territory In The Pacific - WorldAtlas
Aug 26, 2020 · New Caledonia is home to a rich culture, beautiful and diverse reefs and ecosystems that are a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a growing population. It is well worth a detour to visit next time you find yourself in nearby Australia or New Zealand.