new caledonia

Thân thiện

A colorful map shows the location of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean.

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.

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Noun

1. an island to the to the east of Australia and to the north of New Zealand

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