Caledonia - Wikipedia
WEBCaledonia (/ ˌ k æ l ɪ ˈ d oʊ n i ə /; Latin: Calēdonia [kaleːˈdonia]) was the Latin name used by the Roman Empire to refer to the part of Scotland that lies north of the River Forth, which includes most of the land area of Scotland.
New Caledonia - Wikipedia
WEBNew Caledonia (/ ˌ k æ l ɪ ˈ d oʊ n i ə / ⓘ KAL-ih-DOH-nee-ə; French: Nouvelle-Calédonie [nuvɛl kaledɔni] ⓘ) is a sui generis collectivity of overseas France in the southwest Pacific Ocean, south of Vanuatu, about 1,210 km (750 mi) east of Australia, and 17,000 km (11,000 mi) from Metropolitan France.
Caledonia | Britain, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBCaledonia, historical area of north Britain beyond Roman control, roughly corresponding to modern Scotland. It was inhabited by the tribe of Caledones (Calidones). The Romans first invaded the district under Agricola about 80 ce and later won …
New Caledonia: Why this French island in the Pacific is roiled by
WEB3 days ago · Deadly violence in the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between protesters, militias and police, and buildings and cars set on fire in the ...
New Caledonia | History, Geography, & Culture | Britannica
WEBMar 25, 2024 · New Caledonia, French unique collectivity in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, about 900 miles (1,500 km) east of Australia. It includes the island of New Caledonia (the Grande Terre), where the capital, Noumea, is located; the Loyalty Islands; the Belep Islands; and the Ile des Pins. Learn more about New Caledonia here.
The official guide for New Caledonia Tourism
WEBNew Caledonia, a French overseas archipelago, is a year-round destination with a mild climate. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it takes a two and a half hour flight to cover the 1,970 km between Sydney and Nouméa, or the 1,800 km between Auckland and Nouméa, and the time difference is 1 hour.
New Caledonia, an archipelago in the heart of the Pacific!
WEBFind all the essential information you need for your trip to New Caledonia, including distances, locations, maps and geography. With its UNESCO World Heritage-listed lagoon, extensive plains, majestic mountains and well-preserved traditions, New Caledonia is a unique destination in...
Deadly Clashes in New Caledonia Raise Fears of Civil War - The …
WEB1 day ago · Deadly Clashes in a French Pacific Territory Raise Fears of Civil War. France has sent troops to quell violence in New Caledonia, where Paris is seen as backtracking on promises of self-determination.
New Caledonia - World Factbook Glyph
WEB4 days ago · New Caledonia has two official flags; alongside the flag of France, the Kanak (indigenous Melanesian) flag has equal status; the latter consists of three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), red, and green; a large yellow disk - diameter two-thirds the height of the flag - shifted slightly to the hoist side is edged in black and displays a ...
New Caledonia | Island, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBNew Caledonia, largest island of the French overseas country of New Caledonia, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean 750 miles (1,200 km) east of Australia. Also known as Grande Terre (Mainland), it is approximately 250 miles (400 km) long and 25 miles (40 km) wide.
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