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Key Facts
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Population
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268,767
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Area
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18,576 km2
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Official Language
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French
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Capital
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Nouméa
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Time
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(UTC+11)
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Currency
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CFP franc (XPF)
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Constitution
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Dependent territory
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Climate
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The climate is tropical, with a hot and humid season from November to March with temperatures between 27 °C and 30 °C and a cooler, dry season from June to August with temperatures between 20 °C and 23 °C
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Economy
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one of the largest economies in the South Pacific. Financial support from France representing more than 15% of the GDP, and contributes to the health of the economy.
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Traveler Information
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http://newcaledonia.southpacific.org/
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Investment Authority/Ministry of Economy
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http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Pacific/New-Caledonia.php
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Media Links
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https://newcaledoniatoday.wordpress.com/
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