New Caledonia destination information

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New Caledonia is a small country with around 269K New Caledonian. Official language is French. New Caledonia uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, Β°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).

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General

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New Caledonia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

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  • French

Money

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1 XPF = 1.1 USD

New 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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Phone

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Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

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Police :

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Ambulance :

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Fire department :

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International

To 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

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Internet speed in New Caledonia is on average 4.8 Mbps.

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WiFi coverage in New Caledonia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

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Driving

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In New Caledonia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

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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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