New Caledonia

[ kal-i-doh-nee-uh, -dohn-yuh ]

noun

1. an island in the S Pacific, about 800 miles (1,290 km) E of Australia. 6,224 sq. mi. (16,120 sq. km).
2. an overseas territory of France comprising this island and other smaller islands: formerly a penal colony. 131,665; 7,200 sq. mi. (18,650 sq. km). : Nouméa.

New Caledonia

noun

1. an island in the SW Pacific, east of Australia: forms, with its dependencies, a French Overseas Country; discovered by Captain Cook in 1774; rich mineral resources. Capital: Nouméa. Pop: 264 022 (2013 est). Area: 19 103 sq km (7374 miles) French nameNouvelle-Calédonie

Example Sentences

Altogether a very ordinary specimen of one of the lowest branches of the human family—the Canaques of New Caledonia.

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He lives and he continues to develop his capabilities—as we are all expected to do here in New Caledonia.

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Another picture shows a satchel belonging to a native of New Caledonia with a quantity of shell-money in it.

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The contingent received an enthusiastic reception in New Caledonia.

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New Caledonia is handy for the central school, everything almost that can be requisite.

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