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New Caledonia: Essential Information

All the useful information to travel to New Caledonia. The main cities, currency, airports, the capital, and all the essential tips to visit New Caledonia fully prepared.

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New Caledonia Info Sheet

  • Country: New Caledonia
  • Area: 18,575 km²
  • Capital: Nouméa
  • Population: 230,789 inhabitants
  • Language: French
  • Religion: 60% Catholic, 30% Protestant, 10% Muslim, indigenous beliefs and cults, other religions
  • State system: Collectivity sui generis

Useful Information About New Caledonia

  • Currency: CFP franc
  • International dialing code: +687
  • International vehicle code: NC
  • Driving side: right
  • Entry documents: passport
  • Vaccination required: No vaccination needed. Protect yourself from mosquitoes using repellents. There are no dangerous animals
  • Time zones: +10 hours in winter, +9 hours in summer
  • Climate: Oceanic tropical. For most of the year the weather is spring-like and the climate is tempered by the ocean
  • Average temperatures: Daytime temperatures range between 19° and 28°C depending on the season
  • Transport: Main roads are in good condition. 4×4 required to venture on dirt roads. Avoid driving at night. Domestic flights with Air Calédonie.
  • Airports: Tontouta International Airport, 45 minutes from Nouméa

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