New Caledonia is an Overseas Collectivity of France located in the southwestern Pacific. Grand Terre is the main island, along with several other smaller islands including the Loyalty Islands. It was named after Scotland by Captain Cook as the rugged coastline reminded him of his father’s home country.
The capital is Noumea and the currency is the CFP Franc. New Caledonia enjoys a tropical climate and is an island of botanical importance being non-volcanic in origin. Enjoy viewing the activity on this remote island from our New Caledonia webcams.
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