New Caledonia
New Caledonia
New Caledonia is an atypical destination, with many faces.
Bathed by the clear waters at the heart of the Pacific Ocean, lulled year round by gentle trade winds. For more info visit: Pacific Travel Directory >> |
New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France located in the southwest Pacific Ocean, 1,210 kilometres east of Australia and 16,136 kilometres east of Metropolitan France. The archipelago, part of the Melanesia sub region, includes the main island of Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands, the Belep archipelago, the Isle of Pines and a few remote islets. The Chesterfield Islands in the Coral Sea are also part of New Caledonia. Locals refer to Grande Terre as "Le Caillou", the stone.
Capital : Nouméa Currency : CFP franc (XPF) Population : 252,000 Pacific Games Hosted : 1966, 1987, 2011 |
Games Gold Silve Bronze Total
2003 93 73 74 240 2007 90 69 68 227 2011 120 107 61 288 |
