New Caledonia
This island archipelago is known for its diverse landscape, with mountain peaks throughout the mainland, lush vegetation on the east coast, large savannahs and plains on the west coast, plus numerous beautiful islets and water attractions such as the Isle of Pines, New Caledonian lagoon, and New Caledonia Barrier Reef.
Basic Info
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Category
Island Region
Secondary Category (If any)
Large Tourist Island
Currency(s)
CFP Franc (XPF)
Consists
5 Major Islands:
- Grande Terre (Main Island)
- Loyalty Islands
- Chesterfield Islands
- Belep Archipelago
- Isle of Pines
Few Remote Islets
Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service
La Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Noumea Magenta Airport
Area Size
18,576 km2 (7,172 sq mi)
Known For
Top Destination for the World's Cleanest Air (IQAir)
Top Travel Destination in Oceania
Day Trip from Major Cities
2 hour flight from Brisbane
Location
See on Google Map
New Caledonia
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