New Caledonia is a French overseas territory with a special level of autonomy, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is located east of Australia and northwest of New Zealand. To the north of New Caledonia is Vanuatu, and to the northeast is Fiji.
The capital is the city of Noumea.
The climate is tropical, with a rainy season and a dry season.
The population is about 295 thousand people (2023)
The official language in New Caledonia is French. The local population also speaks Kanak (Melanesian) as well as various other languages.
The basis of the economy is nickel mining (about 10% of its world reserves are located in New Caledonia), agriculture, and tourism. Although the tourist attendance of this country is much lower than neighboring Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. Also, the economy is helped by significant financial injections from France.
The standard of living, medicine, education and social security in New Caledonia are at a fairly high level due to the status of the territory of France.
New Caledonia is a very safe and peaceful country. The crime rate here is very low.
Citizenship of New Caledonia can be obtained through naturalization, after a certain period of residence and conditions are met.
The main attractions of the country: Park Place Des Cocotiers (coconut square) in the city of Noumea, Amedi Lighthouse Island, Park Zoolozhik e Forestier Michel Corbason and many others.
