New Caledonia

Flag Description The flag of france is used. Currency Comptoirs francais du pacifique franc. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, islands in the south pacific ocean, east of australia. Climate Tropical; modified by southeast trade winds; hot, humid. Terrain Coastal plains with interior mountains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mont Panie 1,628 m.

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New Caledonia

This is a map of New Caledonia. The map illustrates the location of Noumea and its proximity to Mueo, We, Thio

Other countries on this map include: Coral Sea

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