New Caledonia: flag, capital and facts

Flag of New Caledonia

New Caledonia is a territory in Melanesia. Its capital is Nouméa. It covers about 18,575 km² (7,172 sq mi). The official language is French. New Caledonia has no land borders with other countries.

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New Caledonia at a glance

Capital
Nouméa
Region
Melanesia (Oceania)
Area
18,575 km² (7,172 sq mi)
Official language
French
Currency
CFP franc (₣)
People
New Caledonian
Calling code
+687
Internet domain
.nc
Landlocked
No

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa.

New Caledonia is in Melanesia, part of the Oceania region.

New Caledonia uses the CFP franc (₣).

The official language of New Caledonia is French.

New Caledonia has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).