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New Caledonia summary
New Caledonia is a small country with around 269K New Caledonian. Official language is French. New Caledonia uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+11:00. Currency used in New Caledonia is Franc (XPF).
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ATMs in New Caledonia are . Internet speed in New Caledonia is on average 4.8 Mbps. In New Caledonia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
🏙️ Noumea🗣️ French
👨👩👦👦 269K ☀️ ~22 °C 🌧 ~124 mm 👍 Developing 🚩 19k km2 (7k mi²)
General
Socket 🔌
New Caledonia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages 🗣️
- French
Money
Currency 💱
1 XPF = 1.1 USDNew Caledonia uses the CFP franc (symbol: Fr), code XPF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
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Tipping 💁🏽
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Phone
Mobile Phone 📱
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Emergency Calls 🚨
Universal :112
Police :112
Ambulance :112
Fire department :112
Calling ☎️
InternationalTo call New Caledonia, dial +, then 687 (the country code for New Caledonia), then the area code and the local number.
Locally
international: + 687 1234567
calling local: 1234567
Internet connection
Internet Speed 💯
Internet speed in New Caledonia is on average 4.8 Mbps.
Wifi 📡
WiFi coverage in New Caledonia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
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Driving
Rules 🚗
In New Caledonia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Limits 🚦
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 30-60 km/h (18-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 60-110 km/h (37-68 mph) on undivided highways.
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