New Caledonia
Oceania · Melanesia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Christian Karembeu
athlete
He is a World Cup-winning footballer who brought New Caledonia international recognition.
Local Delicacy
Bougna
A traditional Melanesian dish of meat or fish with root vegetables cooked in banana leaves.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
New Caledonian Barrier Reef
It is one of the largest barrier reef systems in the world and a UNESCO site.
Agriculture & Produce
Sugarcane has long been one of New Caledonia's principal agricultural cash crops.
Lychee is New Caledonia's best-known fruit crop and a prominent seasonal produce item.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
This bamboo stamping tube is one of the best-known instruments in Kanak ceremonial music.
Drums accompany Kanak dances and are widely used in community and festival performances.
The shell trumpet is used in customary events and traditional signaling across the islands.
Guitar is ubiquitous in modern Kaneka and other popular music in New Caledonia.
Ukulele is commonly played in informal island music-making alongside guitar and singing.