Sep 242024
 
Second Official Flag of New Caledonia

Second Official Flag of New Caledonia

New Caledonia celebrates New Caledonia Day, the day in 1853 when the islands were made a French overseas territory. Still a territorial collectivity of France, the islands lie in Oceania. About the size of New Jersey, the country is home to about 270,000 people. New Caledonia has about 25% of the world’s nickel reserves. Nouméa is the capital. Children can learn more at: New Caledonia.

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