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Neighboring Countries of New Caledonia
New Caledonia has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of New Caledonia
Location
Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia
Area
18,575 km² — slightly smaller than New Jersey
Terrain
Coastal plains with interior mountains
Climate
Tropical; modified by southeast trade winds; hot, humid
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mont Panie 1,628 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Nickel, chrome, iron, cobalt, manganese, silver, gold, lead, copper
Natural hazards
Cyclones, most frequent from November to March volcanism: Matthew and Hunter Islands are historically active
Good to know
Consists of the main island of New Caledonia (one of the largest in the Pacific Ocean), the archipelago of Iles Loyauté, and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls
Frequently asked questions about the borders of New Caledonia
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).