Nouvelle-Caledonie (New Caledonia)

Is a dependent political entity in the continent of Oceania.

Its center lies at a latitude of -21.5 and longitude of 165.5.

Nouvelle-Caledonie also goes by the names, An Nua-Chaladoin, An Nua-Chaladóin, Caledonia Newydd, Jaunkaledonija, Kaledonia Baru, Kaledonia Berria, Naujoji Kaledonija, Nea Kaledonia, Neukaledonien, New Caledonia, Nieu-Kaledonie, Nieu-Kaledonië, Nieuw-Cal

The prodominant languages spoken are fr-NC (French) and its currency is the Franc (XPF),

Nouvelle-Caledonie currently has a population of 216500 (estimate).

Regions within Nouvelle-Caledonie

Largest Cities within Nouvelle-Caledonie


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: New Caledonia

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:52:00 GMT

Travel Summary


  • New Caledonia is a French Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic consular representation. See General - Consular Registration.

  • Tropical cyclone Jasmine is expected to pass close to the north east of the Loyauté islands. You should follow instructions from the local authorities and monitor updates on http://nouvelle-caledonie.gouv.fr

  • There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public place, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

  • The risk from crime is low but you should take precautions.

  • Very few British nationals visit New Caledonia each year. Most visits are trouble free. There were no cases of British nationals requiring consular assistance in 2009.

  • Tropical cyclones may occur in New Caledonia between mid-December and mid-March. See Natural Disasters.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance. See General - Insurance.

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