
New Caledonia
About the size of Fiji
481% of world median
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No international land borders in this dataset.
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What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa. Nouméa is the seat of national government for New Caledonia, a country in Melanesia.
What is the population of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has a population of about 289,870 people, the 185th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.
How big is New Caledonia?
New Caledonia covers 18,575 square kilometers (7,172 square miles), making New Caledonia the 156th largest country in the world by area.
Which countries border New Caledonia?
New Caledonia shares no land border with any other country. No neighboring state can be reached from New Caledonia overland.
What is the life expectancy in New Caledonia?
Life expectancy at birth in New Caledonia is 78.8 years, the 56th highest of any country in the world.
What continent is New Caledonia in?
New Caledonia is in Oceania, in the Melanesia region. New Caledonia is one of 27 countries and territories in Oceania.


