name: Nouvelle-Calédonie area: 18,575 km2 population: 258,958 density: 13.94/km2 government style: French overseas territory capital: Nouméa (89,207) main towns: Le Mont-Dore, Dumbea, Païta, Koumac, Poindimié, Bourail, Canala main religion: Christian main languages: French (official), Drehu, Nengone, Paici, Ajië, Xaracùù highest point: Mont Panie (1,628 m) currency: CFP Franc (0.0108178 USD)
