GENERAL INFORMATION

Identification Card

-Surface Area
11,542 square miles
-Population
200,000, of which 80,000 live in Noumea
-Official Language
French. + 29 other languages and 49 dialects of the Kanak tribes.
-Capitol
Noumea
-Political System
A high commissioner of the Republic represents the French government
-National Holidays
Same as in France. Also, September 24th in celebration of the Island's affiliation with France
-National Currency
The Pacific Franc- 100 CFP equals 5,5 FF (or about .80 US$)

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Weather Information

CLIMATE

New Caledonia enjoys a subtropical climate tempered by the marine breezes that blow on its shores. The summer in the southern hemisphere lasts from December to March, and winter from June to September. The best time to go is from September to November because of the weather and because it's the cheapest time to go. However, New Caledonia is still a pleasant country to visit all year round...

BUSINESS HOURS

Remember these are the islands, so stores open early (7:30) and close early (3:00). Recently, certain stores have begun to open all day as they do on the mainland.

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