What is the capital of New Caledonia?
The capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa.
- Official name
- New Caledonia
- Capital
- Nouméa
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Melanesia
- Currency
- CFP franc
- Languages
- French
- Land neighbours
- No land borders listed
- Area
- 18,575 km²
- Landlocked
- No
- Calling code
- +687
- Internet domain
- .nc
Quick answers about New Caledonia
What currency is used in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia uses CFP franc.
Where is New Caledonia?
New Caledonia is in Melanesia, within Oceania.
What languages are spoken in New Caledonia?
The reference languages listed for New Caledonia are French.
Which countries border New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has no land borders listed in our reference data.
Is New Caledonia landlocked?
No. New Caledonia is not landlocked.
States and provinces in New Caledonia
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.