21. New Caledonia and chick fashions. In harmony with the Melanesian culture, the French have brought European style and elegance to new caledonia. http://www.janeresture.com/newcal/main.htm

NEW CALEDONIA New Caledonia in Melanesia is an oasis in the South Pacific, a land of contrast, splendour and excitement. Whether you are wanting unspoilt, deserted beaches, the bright lights of nightclubs and casinos or cuisine unlike any you have experienced, you will find it all here. Click on the above map for a larger map. Venture to the biggest lagoon in the world with its breathtaking coral and marine life. Or hit the shops for designer labels and chick fashions. In harmony with the Melanesian culture, the French have brought European style and elegance to New Caledonia. CAPITAL AND MAJOR CENTRES Tontouta International Airport is around 45 minutes north and Magenta Domestic Airport is just a few minutes drive from the city centre. THE PEOPLE The population of 200,000 is predominantly Melanesian and European with small groups of Wallisians, Tahitians, Indonesians and Vietnamese. The official language is French. There are about 30 different Melanesian dialects, but English is widely spoken particularly in the tourist industry. HISTORY On September 4 th th 1853, Admiral Febvrier Despointe took official possession of New Caledonia by order of Napolean III.

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NEW CALEDONIA TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION GUIDE NOUMEA AND THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE The Southern Province is the most densely populated of New Caledonia and comprises some seven thousand square kilometres approximately 40% of the whole territory. The capital, Noumea, is a garden city where long strolls are a pleasure. Walk along the beautiful beaches of Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons and enjoy browsing in the French influenced boutique. Places to visit include the Territorial Museum dedicated to the archaeology and ethnology of Oceania, the new Cultural Centre, the City of Noumea Museum, the Geological Museum and the Maritime History Museum, the Bernheim Library and St. Joseph's Cathedral. Nature lovers will enjoy the Aquarium of Noumea, the colourful variety of the local produce market, and the Zoological and Forest Park where you can see the the rare endemic Cagou, the emblem of New Caledonia. Attractions not far from Noumea include dazzling white sandy beaches, mangroves with mud crabs, the taboo Fatanaoue Caves where the mummies of high Kanak chiefs are laid to rest, the Pierced Rock, a huge cliff with caves and ending with Le Bonhomme, an enormous monolith sculpted by waves. Tourists can also visit the Cave Perrin winery and the orchids of the Amieu Pass, the museums of Bourail and Paita, and Rusa deer farms. There are numerous hikes and horseback excursions available, including many close to Noumea.

23. Tjibaou Cultural Center Museum And City Tour - Noumea, New Caledonia - Discovery to give visitors an overview of the city and it’s local history and culture. There is also a beautiful collection of new caledonia s unique art and sculptures http://www.lagoon.nc/amedee/tjibaou.html

About NDTC Discovery Tours Cruise Ships Contact Us ... Useful Links Best Viewed With: IE5+ DESIGNED BY AWARD WINNING ARCHITECT TENZO PIANO - ONE OF THE NEXT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD! Choose Your Tour Harbour Cruise to Anse Vata Amedee Lighthouse Fun Day Biking the Bays of Noumea Champagne Tour - Le Petit Train Noumea Aquarium Tour Helicopter Scenic Ride Mt. Koghi Rainforest Tjibaou Cultural Center Tina Golf Course Wild Wild West up North Sail N' Swim in the Lagoon PADI 5-Star Scubadiving Deep Sea Fishing Motortrike City Tour Jetski Rides Kayaking Dumbea 4WD Off-Road Adventure If you do not see the flash buttons above CITY HIGHLIGHTS, MUSEUM AND TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTER This tour is designed to give visitors an overview of the city and it’s local history and culture. Leave the terminal area for a scenic drive through the downtown area of Noumea, passing by the "Place des Cocotiers", Noumea's main square. Drive to "La Fol Hill" for a panoramic view of the entire city and its bays and mountains of the southeast coastal area. Continue on with a visit to the Museum of Noumea. On the ground floor witness a presentation covering all aspect of local life from the making of tools, to agriculture, the arts and tribal rituals. In the adjoining courtyard are examples of plants used for food, ornamentation and medicine. There is also a beautiful collection of New Caledonia's unique art and sculptures.

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Welcome Travelogues Begin trip Previous: Sydney, AU New Caledonia Capital: Noumea Area: 18 575 km² Population: 197 000 Currency: 1 US$ = 130 CFP 1998 data The first humans to get here, were skilled navigators that came from Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands around 1500 BC. Their distinctive culture was characterized by an elaborate pinhole incised pottery that was first discovered at the "Lapita" site near the town of Koné on the northwest coast of Grande Terre, the main island. Subsequent research has identified the presence of the Lapita culture on the coasts of New Guinea as early as 2000 B.C. Their forebears had migrated south from Asia through the Indonesian archipelago bringing with them at the Austronesian languages whose roots have been traced to Taiwan. Some interbred with the earlier Papuan populations but most of these remarkable navigators continued their eastward expansion to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and beyond, giving rise to the Polynesian nations and also migrated north to populate Micronesia. New Caledonia was given its name in 1774 by James Cook because the terrain reminded him of Scotland that was called Caledonia by the Romans. The French explored it in 1793 but the first to settle there were Samoan Protestant missionaries in the south in 1841 and French Catholic missionaries in the north in 1843. The French took possession of the island in 1853 and used it as a penal colony until full-scale colonization began at the end of the 19th century. The indigenous "Kanaks" were given French citizenship in 1946.

26. The Infography About Travel -- New Caledonia Travel Guide to new caledonia. A good source of information about the climate, news, transportation, sightseeing, excursions, culture, flora, and fauna. http://www.infography.com/content/219928802559.html

Search The Infography: Travel New Caledonia The following sources are recommended by an expert whose research specialty is travel opportunities in New Caledonia. Six Superlative Sources Discover New Caledonia . Southern Province's official tourism site with abundant information on travel and accommodations. http://www.newcaledoniatourism-south.com/ Finding New Caledonia . Excerpts from Moon Handbooks South Pacific, the original travel guidebook to the region. http://www.southpacific.org/text/new_caledonia.html Isle of Pines Tourism . The Isle of Pines is the southernmost island of Melanesia, a small paradise with perfect white beaches backed by the tall trees which give it its name. http://www.isle-of-pines.com/ Loyalty Islands: Lifou, Mare, Ouvea . An official guide to New Caledonia's glorious offshore islands, Mare, Lifou, and Ouvea. http://www.iles-loyaute.com/ Tjibaou Cultural Center . New Caledonia's leading cultural institution stands on the spectacular Tina Peninsula just outside the capital Noumea. The website introduces this large complex which opened in 1989. http://www.adck.nc/ Travel Guide to New Caledonia . A good source of information about the climate, news, transportation, sightseeing, excursions, culture, flora, and fauna. http://perso.wanadoo.fr/caledonie/indexe.htm

27. New Caledonia: The Native Culture And The French Colonial History While named by native Scotsman and explorer, James Cook, islands of new caledonia more so reflect native culture and their French colonial history. http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/4-20-2001-3063.asp

Home Web Directory What's the Buzz? Escape Hatch ... Free Email Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:36:17 PM DIRECTORY Travel and Tourism Accommodations and Lodging Needs Adventure and Specialty Travel Air and Aviation Boats and Charters ... Word game Chapter Quicklink What's the Buzz Escape Hatch: Open Mic New Caledonia: The Native Culture and the French Colonial History While named by the native Scotsman and explorer, James Cook, the islands of New Caledonia more so reflect the native culture and their French colonial history. Buzzle Staff Editor, 4/20/2001 Of course, given its location in the South Pacific, New Caledonia boasts above all a glorious variety of natural treasures. Indeed, the inland portion of the islands are green and lush and the coastline is nothing short of spectacular. This is a country in which every manner of tropical outdoor activity can be enjoyed. Sailing, hiking, scuba-diving, mangrove exploring, fishing, sunbathing and other outdoor enjoyments are always at one’s fingertips while staying on the islands. Indeed, the low cost of enjoying oneself in laid-back New Caledonia coupled with the rich array of activities and sights available on these islands makes it a truly special holiday destination.

28. Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And Trade: Pacific Division - New Caledonia Politica Key Ministers Vice President; culture, Youth and Sport Dewe Gorodey (FLNKS Finance and Budget; Planning and Develpoment in new caledonia Herve Chatelain (RPCR); http://www.mfat.govt.nz/foreign/regions/pacific/country/newcaledonia.html

Pacific Division pac@mfat.govt.nz Tel: Fax: Economic Update Who's Who New Caledonia Govt site 34th Pacific Islands Forum Auckland 12-19 August 2003 New Caledonia Country Paper - January 2003 Key Facts General History Nickel Political ... New Zealand Trade Relations with New Zealand Bilateral Linkages Defence Visits Development Assistance ... Travel Advice General Official Name New Caledonia Land Area 19,103 sq km (EIU 2000) Population 196,836 (1996 Census) - 44% Melanesian, 34% European, 9% Wallis and Futuna, 2.5% Indonesian Capital City Noumea Religion s Catholic Official Language s French (official language); 29 vernacular Melanesian languages

29. Islands.com | New Caledonia plus a long tradition of French culture? No, we re not talking about French Polynesia, but the somewhat moreoff-the-beaten-path islands of new caledonia. http://www.islands.com/newcaledonia/

Receive Travel Specials from New Caledonia and other islands New Caledonia Field Notes What to do on New Caledonia ISLANDS Web Picks The best of New Caledonia on the Web. Maps New Caledonia at a glance. Archives Stories from ISLANDS magazine. New Caledonia Where to Stay Vacation Rentals Guide Cruise Directory Other New Caledonia destinations Lost in South Seas dreams? Beautiful palm-lined beaches bordering a vast lagoon, sensational diving on coral reefs and great sailing, plus a long tradition of French culture? No, we're not talking about French Polynesia, but the somewhat more-off-the-beaten-path islands of New Caledonia. Field Notes DIVING A barrier reef surrounds New Caledonia's main island of Grand Terre, creating one of the world's largest tropical lagoons - and a sizable marine reserve is less than a half-hour boat ride from Noumea. (The French, being French, like to dive in the morning and be back ashore in time for a long lunch.) There are wreck dives and drift dives, but for something different, head to the southern end of the island. Here, underwater hydrothermals have created a massive, 120-foot-high stalagmite known as the Needle of Prony that reaches to within 5 feet of the surface. SAILING The waters around New Caledonia are one of the best-kept secrets in the world of charter sailing. Both bareboat and crewed yachts are available in Noumea, and while the stunning beaches of

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32. New Caledonia The chronology of Lapita ware in new caledonia. (Lapira pottery culture) (Antiquity). The right kind of women things changing compositions of gendered http://www.infoplease.com/cgi-bin/id/CE036945

HOTWORDS CITE PRINT EMAIL in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Home Almanacs Atlas Encyclopedia ... Father's Day Infoplease Tools Periodic Table Conversion Tool Perpetual Calendar Year by Year ... Site Map Career Center Job Search Post Your Resume Continuing Ed. more . . . Also from Infoplease Search Infoplease Info search tips Search Biographies Bio search tips Encyclopedia New Caledonia New Caledonia, Fr. internally self-governing territory of France (1995 est. pop. 185,000), land area 7,241 sq mi (18,760 sq km), South Pacific, c.700 mi (1,130 km) E of Australia. It comprises the island of New Caledonia, the Isle of Pines, the Loyalty Islands , Walpole Island, and the Huon, Chesterfield, and Belep groups. The capital is on New Caledonia island. New Caledonia island, the largest island of the territory (6,223 sq mi/16,118 sq km), is mountainous and temperate in climate. The island of New Caledonia is rich in mineral resources, especially nickel, chrome, iron, manganese, cobalt, gold, and silver. It is densely forested in some places, but almost all the kauri pine that was once an important export has been cut down. The principal industries are the mining and refining of nickel, iron mining, the production of coffee and copra, and shrimp farming. Tourism is also important. Cattle and poultry are raised, but many foodstuffs must still be imported. France, Japan, and Australia are the largest trading partners. The population is about 45% Melanesian (Kanak) and 35% European (mostly French) with Polynesians in the outlying islands. French and several Melanesian and Polynesian dialects are spoken. About 60% of the population is Roman Catholic and 30% is Protestant. The government consists of a high commissioner appointed by France, an elected territorial congress, and a council. The territory is divided into three provinces, each with its own assembly.

33. New Caledonia Along this path, the visitor will be initiated into the strength, the savours and the emotions issuing from a living, ancestral culture, before stepping across http://www.newcaledoniatourism-south.com/accommodations/highlights.cfm?did=13&hi

34. New Caledonia Translate this page new caledonia TOURISM. AGENCE DE DEVELOPPEMENT DE LA culture KANAK. Centre culturel Tjibaou rue des Accords de Matignon BP 378 98845 Nouméa Cedex NOUVELLE http://www.newcaledoniatourism-south.com/contact/useful_addresses.cfm

Listed below are useful addresses for finding out more information about New Caledonia. NEW CALEDONIA TOURISM.SOUTH Mrs Corinne Juillet 7 rue du Général Bertrand (Métro Duroc) - 75007 Paris France telephone: 33 (0)1 42 73 69 80 fax: 33 (0)1 42 73 69 89 www.nctps.com info-par@nctps.com NEW CALEDONIA TOURISM.SOUTH Mrs Sue Jogever Suite 402, Level 4 117 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney Australia telephone: (61) 2 – 9261 8688 fax: (61) 2 - 9261 8182 www.newcaledoniatourism-south.com info-syd@nctps.com NEW CALEDONIA TOURISM.SOUTH Mrs Julie Cassin P O Box 4300 - Auckland Auckland New Zealand telephone: (64) 9 585.0257 fax: (64) 9 585.0259 www.newcaledoniatourism-south.com info-akl@nctps.com NEW CALEDONIA TOURISM.SOUTH Mr Hiroei Shiraishi Landic N°2 Akasaka Bldg 2-10-9 Akasaka Minato-ku - Tokyo 107 Tokyo Japan telephone: (81) 3 - 3583 3280 fax: (81) 3 - 3505 2873 www.newcaledonia.jp info-tyo@nctps.com CREIPAC French courses for foreigners 100, avenue James Cook - Nouville BP 3755 98846 Nouméa Cedex NOUVELLE CALEDONIE telephone: 25 41 24 fax: 25 40 58 www.creipac.nc

35. New Caledonia Calendar Of Events Avesnieres (who resided in new caledonia from 1957 to 1962). (4th 7th), », Furnishings Show. (14th), », The Mont Mou Market with the theme of Melanesian culture. http://www.tcsp.com/destinations/new_caledonia/calendar.shtml

To fully enjoy this site please enable javascript in your browser HOME DESTINATIONS TOURISM NEWS MEMBER SERVICES ... SEARCH NEW CALEDONIA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2004 JANUARY New Years Day FEBRUARY MARCH Oriental Thursday Thursday for Women Francophone Thursday Flower Festival on Thursday APRIL " Internet Fair Thursday Weddings on Thursday Carnival Time on Thursday Sarraméa on Thursday Loyalty Islands on Thursday MAY Dumbéa on Thursday Farino on Thursday Mont Mou on Thursday At Home on Thursday JUNE Beauty and Baubles on Thursday Yaté and Thio on Thursday Isle of Pines on Thursday The Culture of Oceania on Thursday JULY Moindou on Thursday Polynesian Thursday Neat as a Pin - Interior design on Thursday Boulouparis and Tomo on Thursday Pacific Thursday AUGUST Rock on Thursday Fitness and dance on Thursday Sweet Thursday Wallis and Futuna on Thursday SEPTEMBER New Caledonia expression on Thursday La Foa on Thursday Poya on Thursday View of Europe on Thursday Thursday without Fire OCTOBER The small circus on Thursday Indian Thursday Mont Dore on Thursday Tourism Thursday NOVEMBER "

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37. VirtualTourist.com - New Caledonia Local Customs Guide - Pictures, Tips And Revi You can entry there to see some different things of the culture of new caledonia. There is a museum and something like this. Kristin21 s new caledonia Page. http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/cb9/a/

New Caledonia Local Custom Tips, Reviews, and Pictures written by locals and travelers for New Caledonia NEW CALEDONIA: Travel Guide Hotels Flights Meet Travelers Forum ... New Caledonia Search for: Places Members Keywords Advanced Join For Free! Member Login VIRTUALTOURIST... Members Forum Chat Travel Tools ... Help TRAVEL RESOURCES... Hotels Flights Vacations Car Rentals ... Featured Properties Sponsored Links for New Caledonia New Caledonia Hotels Search over 100 of Hotels , Motels and Resorts in New Caledonia Caledonia Hotel Hotels on ORBITZ. Great Rooms for Less. Book Online! Caledonia Hotel Discount Rates Online! Book Here Special Deals at Popular Hotels Caledonia Hotels Choose Hotels Find the Hotel You Want Hot Deals at Over 10,000 Hotels Search, Book and Save with Expedia! NEW CALEDONIA LOCAL CUSTOMS Choose Your Interest TIPS BY MEMBERS - Must See Activities (23) - Restaurants (5) - General Tips (23) - Nightlife (4) - Off The Beaten Path (2) - Tourist Traps (4) - Warnings Or Dangers (4) - Transportation (9) - Local Customs (13) - Packing Lists (4) - Shopping (3) - Sports Travel (1) TOP 5 PAGES NEWEST PAGES ALL RATED PAGES FORUM (Message Board) MEMBERS LIVING HERE BROWSE NEW CALEDONIA REGIONS Find Hotel Deals New Caledonia Check-In Date: Check-Out Date: Guests: powered by OneTime.com

38. Wauu.DE: Regional: Oceania: New Caledonia: Society And Culture Jane s new caledonia Detailed information on the provinces of new caledonia including the people, history, nature, cultural centre and postcards. http://www.wauu.de/Regional/Oceania/New_Caledonia/Society_and_Culture/

Home Regional Oceania New Caledonia : Society and Culture Search DMOZ-Verzeichnis: All Categories Categories Onlye Kategorien: History Organisations Personal Homepages Politics Links: Jane's New Caledonia Detailed information on the provinces of New Caledonia including the people, history, nature, cultural centre and postcards. http://www.janeresture.com/newcal/index.htm © 1998- 2002 Ein Service von Wauu.de UserNet.DE Linktip: MnogoSearch.ORG Map TopTen TopTen eng Aktuelle Linktips Mozilla 1.7 RC 1 Basteln 0190 Warner Free Rund ums Rad ... Fantasy - Shop Webmaster-Links Webspace Free Subdomain Service Merchandise Fun SUMA - Forum ... Abmahnungen œber Wauu Regeln Webmasterservice Impressum b

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40. Embassy Of France In Australia - French Politics Page 1.3.3 Languages. The Kanak languages, together with French, are languages of education and culture in new caledonia. Their place http://www.ambafrance-au.org/politics/pages/noumea.en.htm

EMBASSY OF FRANCE 6 PERTH AVENUE, YARRALUMLA, ACT, 2600 E-mail: info@ambafrance-au.org Internet: www.ambafrance-au.org PRESS AND INFORMATION SECTION Ph : (02) 6216 0100 Fax : (02) 6216 0132 Please note that this is an informal translation of the "Agreement on New Caledonia" done by the Pacific Community translation services. Agreement on New Caledonia Preamble 1. On 24 September 1853, when France claimed "Grande Terre", which James Cook had named "New Caledonia", it took possession of a territory in accordance with the conditions of international law, as recognised at that time by the nations of Europe and America. It did not establish legally formalised relations with the indigenous population. The treaties entered into with the customary authorities in 1854 and subsequent years did not represent balanced agreements but were, in fact, unilateral instruments. This territory, however, was not empty. Grande Terre and the outlying islands were inhabited by men and women now known as Kanaks. They had developed their own civilisation, with its traditions and languages, in which custom, which governed social and political life, prevailed. Their cultural and spiritual life was expressed through various forms of creativity. The Kanak identity was based on a particular relationship with land. Each individual and each clan defined itself in terms of a specific link to a valley, a hill, the sea or a river estuary and carried in its memory the acceptance of other families on its land. The names attached by tradition to each element of the landscape and the tabus affecting some of these, as well as the customary ways, gave structure to space and exchanges.

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