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Country Name |
NEW CALEDONIA |
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Continent |
Oceania |
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Surface area |
18,575 km2 |
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Capital |
Nouméa |
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Population |
250,000 |
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Language |
French |
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Currency |
CFP Franc (XPF) |
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Time zone |
+10hrs compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00687 |
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from at-risk countries or travellers who transit for more than 12 hours at airports in high-risk countries. In the event of an epidemic, travellers may require a specific vaccination certificate.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.
These diseases are spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there are no vaccines. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
New Caledonia is a French overseas territory situated in the Pacific Ocean between New Guinea and New Zealand. The archipelago is composed of an island of the same name and other smaller islands and islets.
The island is divided by a mountain range, with elevations that barely exceed 1,600 metres, even in its highest points. The tall coastlines are dotted with small coastal plains and surrounded by a barrier of coral reefs.
The climate is tropical and there are two main seasons. The warmer season from December to March has the heaviest and most persistent rainfall and average temperatures of around 30°C. Whereas, the cold, dry season between April and November has temperatures in the 20s, which can seem lower due to the winds that blow in from the sea.
