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EDM code : Etudiants Du Monde / Students of the World.
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New Caledonia - Physical geography

Compare areas of all countries of the World Area : 19 000 Km2
Compare water areas of all countries of the World Water : 2.5 %
Compare areas of wild pasture lands for all countries of the World Wild pasture lands : 12 %
Compare forest areas of all countries of the World Forests : 38 %

Min. Height : 0 m (Pacific Ocean)
Compare maximum heights of all countries of the WorldMax. Height : 1628 m (Mt Panié)

New Caledonia - Climate
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Temperatures °C (degrees Celsius) in Noumea
Rainfall (mm) in Noumea
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New Caledonia - People
Main language(s) : French, Drehu (8%), Nengone (4%), Palci (4%)
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2005
 Population (2005) : 234 000 people
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Compare population density of all countries of the World (2005)
 Density : 12 people / Km2
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Compare fertility rates of all countries of the World (2005)
 Fertility rate : 2.3 children / woman
Compare life expectancy in all countries of the World (2002)
Compare life expectancy in all countries of the World (2005)
 Life expectancy : 75 years
Compare urban population for all countries of the World (2002)
Compare urban population for all countries of the World (2005)
 Urban population : 61 %

Main cities :
77 000 people Noumea (capital)
21 000 people Mont-Dore
14 000 people Dumbea
8 000 people Paita
4 400 people Bourail
3 400 people Canala
4 350 people Poindimié
4 350 people Houailou
4 100 people Koné
2 650 people Koumac

New Caledonia - Economy
Currency : Franc CFP (XPF) = 100 Centimes
Rate of exchange (Sept.2004) :

1 Euro = 119.3 Francs CFP (XPF)

Compare GNP of all countries of the WorldGNP (Gross National Product), 2005 : 3.25 billion dollars
Compare GNP per capita for all countries of the WorldGNP per capita, 2005 : 13889 dollars

New Caledonia - Miscellaneous information
 MAIN NATURAL RESOURCES (world rank 2002) :
- Oxen
 - Deposits of nickel (2)
- Nickel (5)

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Last update : 2006, October 10