New Caledonia is an overseas territory of France consisting of dozens of islands that has an unusual status. While it is still part of France, they have their own citizenship, and have had a series of independence referenda that have consistently returned a no vote. That process is said to be continuing.
Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia and is the largest French speaking city in the Pacific. It is located on Grand Terre, the largest island in the archipelago.
The 1st 4 pictures are at the northern end of the city. The 1st 2 are in Baie du Citrons. In the distance in the 1st picture is a peninsula. The 2nd picture is taken from there. There are sailboats out in the bay. The 3rd picture is Anse Vata which is located on the other side of that same peninsula. These beaches are typical here. The 4th picture is also overlooking Anse Vata. This gives a sense of the overall island.
The 5th and 6th are local monuments. The 5th is for local culture, and the 6th is for the presence of the US Navy during world war 2.
This is an initial look at Noumea. I'll be back here for a few days later in the week.Read more
New Caledonia
