The official currency of New Caledonia is CFP franc.
New Caledonia is located in South Pacific.
Estimated population (2010): 251,000
Estimated population (2000): 212,000
Estimated population (1950): 65,000
New Caledonia's economy is largely dependent on nickel as major source of income. It is estimated that New Caledonia has 10% of the worlds known nickel supply. Only a negligible amount of the land is suitable for cultivation, and New Caledonia is net importer of food.