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, south of Vanuatu, about 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia. [5]
Nova Caledónia – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
WEBA Nova Caledónia é a porção de terra mais distante do seu respectivo país soberano, estando localizada a aproximadamente 16 000 km de distância da capital francesa Paris. Possui uma superfície de 18 575 km 2.
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 | History, Geography, & Culture | Britannica
WEB2 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), where the capital, Noumea, is located; the Loyalty Islands; the Belep Islands; and the Ile des Pins.
New Caledonia Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France and a part of Melanesia in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated to the south of the Equator and to the north of the Tropic of Capricorn; and is geographically positioned both in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
Geography of New Caledonia - Wikipedia
WEBThe New Caledonian archipelago is a microcontinental island chain which originated as a fragment of Zealandia, a nearly submerged continent or microcontinent which was part of the southern supercontinent of Gondwana during the time of the dinosaurs.
New Caledonia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe territory consists of the main island of Grande Terre, the archipelago of the Loyalty Islands (Îles Loyauté), and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls. New Caledonia offers beaches, mountaintop fondue in chalets, camping, amazing snorkelling and diving, and fabulous French food.
New Caledonia: Why this French island in the Pacific is roiled by ... - CNN
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The French government has declared a state of emergency in its South Pacific island territory of New Caledonia after deadly violence erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between...
New Caledonia Tourism - A World Apart - YouTube
WEBJun 25, 2015 · New Caledonia is a diverse and unique destination. Bathed by clear waters at the heart of the Pacific Ocean, lulled year round by gentle trade winds, le Caillou (the Pebble) has more to offer...
New Caledonia - Explore France
WEBFrom outback plains on the west coast and desert landscapes in the south to tropical mountains on the east coast, dazzling beaches in the Loyalty Islands and a buzzing capital city, Noumea, New Caledonia is a striking mix of impressive geography and diverse culture.
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