New Caledonia
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Capital
Noumea
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Local time
5:05
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Population
276 494
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+687
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Currency
Fr XPF (franc)
New Caledonia
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Capital
Noumea
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Local time
5:05
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Population
276 494
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+687
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Currency
Fr XPF (franc)
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Average Salary
$ 2 425
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Petrol price
€ 1.25 pl
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Precipitation
894mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
19 060 km2
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Protected Area
54%
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Forest Area
46%
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Agricultural area
10%
Population
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Languages
French
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Diabetes
19.6%
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Tuberculosis
24 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
nickel mining and smelting
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Agriculture
vegetables, beef, deer, livestock products, fish
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Natural Resources
nickel, chrome, iron, cobalt, manganese, silver, gold, lead, copper
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Natural Resources
nickel, chrome, iron, cobalt, manganese, silver, gold, lead, copper
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Renewable Energy
4%
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CO2 Emissions
4 290kt
What not to do when visiting New Caledonia
New Caledonia Don’t lose face or temper in public - it’s considered rude. Strangers are observed from afar and judged by their behaviour.
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New Caledonia Don't forget to dress conservatively outside of tourist areas.
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New Caledonia Don't forget community is significant part of culture - decisions are made for good of one tribe over individual gain. Clan elders enjoy higher respect in decision making too.
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New Caledonia Don’t disrespect local Kanaks - show respect in personal interactions.
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New Caledonia Don't forget some restaurants or casinos don't allow casual wear.
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New Caledonia Don't be surprised by local land ownership rules - individual cannot own land as the land belongs to all Caledonians. Tribal clans use the law of covenants to regulate land sharing.
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New Caledonia Don't necessarily hail on taxis from the street - they are designated taxi ranks for it or use a phone booking.
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New Caledonia Don't be surprised by many regional languages spoken by locals.
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Tell us your experience
We love to hear from people who have travelled the world and know ‘what not to do’. Why not help other people on their travels?
New Caledonia Don't forget cyclone season is from November to April.
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