Currency & Exchange
Rates
French Pacific Franc (XPF)
1 Euro = 119, 33174 XPF
General Information
Capital : Nouméa
Ocean Coverage : 1,740,000
km2
Land Surface Area : 18,575 km2
Geographical Coordinates : 21°30
South, 165°30 East
Water : Potable, Good drinking water
Voltage : 220 volt, 50 Hz (European outlets)
Please note that Nouméa Yacht Services can supply you with the appropriate
plugs on your arrival.
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Climate
Tropical; modified by
southeast trade winds; hot, humid. The summer period is between December
and March, with seasonal temperatures ranging between 25 and 27 degrees
Celsius.
The winter period is between April and November, with seasonal temperatures
ranging between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius.
On
the Roads
Maximum Speed : 110 km/h
on the main highways & 50km/h on the smaller roads.
Please note that cars roll on the right hand side of the
road and that you must wear your seatbelt at all times in both the front & the back seats.
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Hospitals
Within Nouméa,
there are two major hospitals and many private clinics to keep you
in good health should a problem arise.
Many of the towns around the
island have community clinics that are equipped for emergencies and
provide treatment for many ailments. In general, New Caledonia is
very well equipped for emergency situations with its' French Military
bases, army, navy & its' Gendarmerie Helicopter Rescue services.
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