Overview
New Caledonia is a country in Oceania, with its capital at Noumea.
Key facts
| Country | New Caledonia |
|---|---|
| Currency | XPF |
About the country
New Caledonia is a country in Oceania.
The capital city is Noumea.
Practical information
The currency is the XPF (Franc).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in New Caledonia by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in New Caledonia
Among the places worth a look in New Caledonia are Nouméa, Mont-Dore, Dumbéa, Wé, Koné, La Foa, Koumac, Thio and Wala — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to New Caledonia usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in New Caledonia
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Getting around New Caledonia
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.