New Caledonia - Wikipedia
WEBNew 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 marks anniversary of French colonization with …
WEB13 hours ago · NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AP) — New Caledonia marked the anniversary on Tuesday of France’s takeover of the Pacific archipelago with tight security and simmering tensions between the pro-independence Indigenous Kanak people and the white settler communities loyal to Paris. The 171st anniversary of the French colonization of …
New Caledonia | History, Geography, & Culture | Britannica
WEB5 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 [Mainland]), where the capital, Nouméa, is located; the Loyalty Islands; the Bélep Islands; and the Île des Pins.
New Caledonia | Island, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBNew Caledonia, largest island of the French unique collectivity of New Caledonia, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean 750 miles (1,200 km) east of Australia. Also known as Grande Terre (Mainland), it is approximately 250 miles (400 km) long and 25 miles (40 km) wide.
New Caledonia profile - BBC News
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Provides an overview of New Caledonia including key facts about this French Pacific Ocean territory.
New Caledonia travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEBAustralia & Pacific. New Caledonia's dazzling lagoon surrounds it with every hue of blue, green and turquoise. The light and the space simply delight your senses. By becoming a World Heritage site, the lagoon has helped bring the people together to celebrate and protect it, from village level through to government. Attractions. Must-see attractions
New Caledonia - Wikiwand
WEBNew Caledonia is a group of islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, south of Vanuatu, about 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia. Technically, it is classified a...
New Caledonia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBNew Caledonia (French: Nouvelle-Calédonie) 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 ( Îles Loyauté ), and numerous small, sparsely populated ...
New Caledonia Tourism : The official website for tourism in New Caledonia
WEBWith its UNESCO World Heritage-listed lagoons, explosive cultural mix, vast untouched natural spaces and pleasant temperate climate, New Caledonia offers a tourist experience that’s as exotic as it is varied… in a word, “unique”.
Destination New Caledonia | New Caledonia Tourism: The official …
WEBMake your travel to New Caledonia an unforgettable adventure! With its lagoon listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its flat landscapes, grandiose mountains and preserved traditions, New Caledonia invites you on a unique journey to the heart of the Pacific.