new caledonia
Definition
Proper noun 1. A French overseas collectivity in the southwest Pacific Ocean: New Caledonia is an archipelago located east of Australia and north of New Zealand. It is a special collectivity of France with a high degree of autonomy.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The main island of New Caledonia is Grande Terre.
- Tourists visit New Caledonia for its unique biodiversity and coral reefs.
- New Caledonia has a complex political status within the French Republic.
Advanced Usage
- "The New Caledonia barrier reef": Refers to the second-longest double-barrier coral reef in the world, surrounding Grande Terre.
- The New Caledonia barrier reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Variants and Related Words
- New Caledonian (adjective): Of or relating to New Caledonia.
- The New Caledonian crow is known for its remarkable tool-making ability.
- Kanak (noun): Refers to the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia.
- Kanak culture is a vital part of New Caledonia's identity.
Synonyms
- The Territory of New Caledonia and Dependencies: The official administrative name.
- Nouvelle-Calédonie: The French name for New Caledonia.
Related Phrases
- "The Nouméa Accord": A 1998 agreement defining a 20-year path toward increased autonomy and possible independence for New Caledonia.
- The provisions of the Nouméa Accord were central to the independence referendums.
Noun
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an island to the to the east of Australia and to the north of New Zealand
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