New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a territory in Melanesia, covering about 18,575 km² (7,172 sq mi). Its capital is Nouméa. It has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Nouméa
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Melanesia
- Area
- 18,575 km²
- Language
- French
- Currency
- CFP franc
- Calling code
- +687
- Internet domain
- .nc
Does New Caledonia count as a country?
Not toward the 195. New Caledonia is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".
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