Nouméa, New Caledonia

Nouméa, New Caledonia

Nouméa is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, a group of several islands in the southwest Pacific. The city itself is located on New Caledonia’s main island Grande Terre and is home to the majority of its population. The earthTV camera offers a great view over Nouméa city, its lagoon, the marina and Anse Vata Bay with its long white sandy beaches. Also, it will observe the Hippodrome, an arena where many local events and activities are taking place. And finally, to add some contrast to the sea and beach images, the camera captures pictures of New Caledonia’s mountain scenery with a focus on the impressive massif Mont Dore, the „Mount of Gold“.

Camera location

Facts about: New Caledonia

Geographic Information

New Caledonia is a group of islands located at the north-east coast of Australia and belonging to France. The main island Grand Terre is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef after the Australian Great Barrier Reef. The climate of the islands is tropical. Many vegetables and animals are in danger of extinction.

Key aspects of tourism
Tourism - mainly beach tourism - is important in new Caledonia.