New Caledonia international travel guide

New Caledonia international travel guide

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New Caledonia travel details
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New Caledonia has a population of 269K with main currency as CFP Franc. The languages spoken are French. New Caledonia travel safety advice is Reconsider your need to travel. Internet speed in New Caledonia is on average 4.8 Mbps.In New Caledonia you drive on the right side.

New Caledonia travel advice

Reconsider your need to travel
We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to New Caledonia due to ongoing civil unrest and travel disruptions. Political tensions and unrest may increase again in the lead-up to French elections in late June and early July. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to New Caledonia due to ongoing civil unrest and travel disruptions.

Issue Date : Jun 13, 2024

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New Caledonia essential details

Plugs

New Caledonia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are French

Money in New Caledonia

Currencies

New Caledonia uses the CFP franc (symbol: Fr), code XPF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.

Internet in New Caledonia

Internet

Internet speed in New Caledonia is on average 4.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in New Caledonia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

Calling

To call New Caledonia, dial +, then 687 (the country code for New Caledonia), then the area code and the local number.

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Driving in New Caledonia

Road rules

In New Caledonia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 30-60 km/h (18-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 60-110 km/h (37-68 mph) on undivided highways.

Emergecy

Universal
112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
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New Caledonia visa advice

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Disclaimer
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