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        NEW CALEDONIA
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Most southerly of the
Melanesian countries, New
Caledonia comprises the main
island of Grande Terre and the
dependencies of the Loyalty
Islands, Ile des Pins and the
Belep archipelago. The
remaining islands, many of
them coral atolls, are small
and uninhabited. The economy
is dominated by a single
commodity, nickel, which
accounts for over 83% of
export earnings. New Caledonia
is heavily dependent on French
financial aid.

Area (Sq. Km.): 19,000

Population: 168,000

Capital: Noumea

Language:
French

Religion:
Christian

Government Type:
French overseas territory

Currency: Pacific franc

Embassy:
Represented by France

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129