New Caledonia

Capital City: Noumea

People: Melanesian 42.5%, European 37.1%, Wallisian 8.4%, Polynesian 3.8%, Indonesian 3.6%, Vietnamese 1.6%, other 3%

Religion: Roman Catholic 60%, Protestant 30%, other 10%

Language: French (official), 33 Melanesian-Polynesian dialects

Currency: CFP Franc

Electrical Voltage:

How to get there:
By plane: New Caledonia Airport (NOU). Air France provides direct flights from Paris. Regular flights are available from Tokyo, as New Caledonia is very popular with the Japanese. There are also flights from various Pacific nations, New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia. However, there aren't many flights overall, so beware of availability. There is little or no competition on routes, so be very wary of high flight prices.

By boat: Noumea is a popular port of call for people sailing around the Pacific. Though most dare not sail during cyclone season.

Weather: tropical; modified by southeast trade winds; hot, humid

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty:

Getting Around:

Tourism Website: http://www.kanaky-nouvelle-caledonie.com/ (French)

Medical Facilities:

Banks: Bus, Car Rentals

Emergency Numbers: