Geography
New Caledonia is in Melanesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -21.5, 165.5; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a country in Melanesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Nouméa
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population
- 264.6 thousand
- Area
- 18,575 km²
- Currency
- CFP franc (XPF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +687
- Internet TLD
- .nc
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
New Caledonia map preview: -21.50, 165.50
People and Culture
New Caledonia uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in New Caledonia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
New Caledonia is recorded with the official name New Caledonia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Nouméa
- Melanesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Nouméa
- Time zone data: UTC+11:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- New Caledonia is grouped under Oceania.
- New Caledonia has a listed area of 18,575 km².
- New Caledonia is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about New Caledonia
What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa.
What continent is New Caledonia in?
New Caledonia is in Oceania.
What currency does New Caledonia use?
New Caledonia uses the CFP franc.
What language is spoken in New Caledonia?
French is listed for New Caledonia in this database.