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74 New Caledonia (France)

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 black fleche faitiere symbol, a native rooftop adornment.

Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Google Earth

This image shows details of New Caledonia’s main city, Noumea, which is built on a peninsula that juts into the lagoon on the southwest side of the island. The reefs here face problems from pollution and overfishing. The tourism industry is very important to the economy of Noumea, with extensive hotel development in the city and along the southeast coast of New Caledonia Island. The picture shows how urban development extends to the steep slopes of the coastal hills.

Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Last updated on March 19, 2025

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