New Caledonia
French special collectivity in the southwest Pacific Ocean
New Caledonia is a sui generis collectivity of overseas France in the southwest Pacific Ocean, south of Vanuatu, about 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia, and 17,000 km (11,000 mi) from Metropolitan France. The archipelago, part of the Melanesia subregion, includes the main island of Grande Terre, the Loyalty Islands, the Chesterfield Islands, the Belep archipelago, the Isle of Pines, and a few remote islets. The Chesterfield Islands are in the Coral Sea. French people, especially locals, call Grande Terre "Le Caillou". New Caledonia is one of the European Union's Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), but is not part of the European Union.
0 shares
1 views
News coverage
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit violence-hit New Caledonia
euronews (in English)
Macron to travel to riot-hit New Caledonia
FRANCE 24 English
-
Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, NZ evacuate tourists
Sydney Morning Herald
-
Stranded Australians return home from New Caledonia
Sydney Morning Herald
You might like
New Caledonia media coverage
France's Macron to visit riot-scarred New Caledonia
FRANCE 24 English
New Caledonia riots: Tensions remain high
FRANCE 24 English
French forces seek to retake control of key New Caledonia highway amid unrest
euronews (in English)
Advertisement
More coverage
France says will quell New Caledonia riots 'whatever the cost'
FRANCE 24 English
New Caledonia: Resident fear food and medical shortages amid riots
FRANCE 24 English
New Caledonia riots: Parts of territory 'out of control'
FRANCE 24 English