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the area is 18,575 square kilometers. Among them, New Caledonia is 16,372 square kilometers and Loyalty Islands is 1,981 square kilometers. ?

the population is 29,222 (officially estimated in January 2), and the population density is 11.3 people/km2. Among them, there are 82, Kanaks (melanesians), 64, Europeans, and the rest are South Pacific islanders and Asians. The official languages are French, Melanesian and Polynesian. 59% of the residents believe in Catholicism, about 3% are Muslims and the rest believe in Christianity.

the capital, Nouméa, has a population of 76,293 (1998).

Yves Dassonville, High Commissioner, took office in October 27.

[ Edit this paragraph] Brief introduction

It is located in the South Pacific Ocean, 15 kilometers from the east coast of Queensland, Australia. It belongs to Melanesia. It consists of New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands and uninhabited chesterfield Islands. New Caledonia, the main island, is a long and narrow island. The rugged mountains divide the island into two parts, east and west, with little flat land. It has a savanna climate, with an average annual temperature of 24℃, and the rainy season is from December to March. The annual precipitation in the eastern region is 2mm, and that in the western region is 1mm.

The exponent of Neolithic culture is famous for its pottery. The earliest inhabitants came from Papua and Polynesia. It was discovered by an Englishman James in 1774. In 1843, Britain sent a Commissioner to the island. It became a French colony in 1853 and later merged with Tahiti. It became an independent administrative region in 186. It became a French overseas territory in 1946. The first territorial Council was established in 1956. In December 1976, a government committee was established, enjoying partial autonomy in handling internal affairs. The governor appointed by France was changed to High Commissioner, and Xinka has two representatives in the French National Assembly and one representative in the Senate. In 1979, the French government dissolved the government committee and placed New Cameroon under the direct rule of the French government. In the following years, the political parties in New Cameroon and the French government held many consultations on the independence of New Cameroon, but failed to find an effective solution. In December 1986, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution, and Xinka was included in the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, thus confirming that the residents of Xinka enjoyed autonomy. In June 1988, the * * * Peace Party (the national alliance for the defence of Caledonia) and the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front signed the Matignon Agreement with France in Paris. According to the agreement, a year later, New Cameroon will implement limited local autonomy; New Cameroon established three autonomous provinces: North, South and Loyalty Islands, and held a referendum in 1998 to decide whether New Cameroon was independent. Since July 1999, France has gradually handed over most of its power to three newly elected provincial councils. ?

[ Edit this paragraph] Politics

From May to June p>1997, the island held elections for members of the French National Assembly. Due to the boycott of organizations demanding independence, such as the FLNKS, fewer people took part in the voting, and both representatives were elected by members of the National Alliance for the Defence of Caledonia. ?

On April 21, 1998, the French government reached a political agreement in Noumé a with the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) and the National Alliance for the Defence of Caledonia on the future status of the island. The main contents are as follows: France gradually handed over education, taxation, foreign trade, transportation and other powers to New Cameroon, but still held the defense, justice, police and other departments; In the next 15 to 2 years, a referendum will be held on independence in New Cameroon. If three-fifths of the people choose independence, France will hand over the rest of its power. If independence is rejected, two more votes can be held in the next four years. If independence is rejected in the second vote, the future of the islands will be renegotiated. Recognition of "French * * and domestic New Caledonian citizenship", if the islands choose independence in the future, this identity will become "nationality". On May 5, French Prime Minister Jospin signed the above agreement with leaders of various factions supporting and opposing independence in New Cameroon in Noumea. On November 8, 1998, a referendum was held in New Cameroon on the Noumé a Accord. The agreement was passed with 71.9% of the votes because the two opposing political forces called on voters to vote in favor. The independents believe that the agreement laid the foundation for the independence of New Cameroon, while the anti-independents claim that New Cameroon "will never be independent". Public opinion generally believes that the adoption of this agreement is conducive to the future social stability of New Cameroon. At the end of December of the same year, the French National Assembly passed all the contents of the draft agreement with absolute superiority, and in February 1999, the Senate also passed the agreement. ?

Figures from the April p>1996 census show that the immigration from Europe to Polynesia has increased tenfold since 1989. The Kanak population accounts for 44.1% of the total population, but the birth rate is relatively high, so they strongly urge the French government to control the number of immigrants to ensure that more local people can find jobs. At the end of October 1999, the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front organized a demonstration with 5, participants in Noumé a to draw the attention of the society to the high unemployment rate of Kanak people. ?

the Council is called the territorial Council, which is the legislature. The current parliament was elected in May 1999, with 54 seats and a term of five years. There are three provincial councils, with 32 seats in Southern Province, 15 seats in Northern Province and 7 seats in Loyalty Islands Province. The seats of all parties in the territorial parliament: 24 seats in the Coalition for the Defence of New Caledonia and the National Union (hereinafter referred to as the Coalition for the Defence of New Caledonia), 12 seats in the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front, 5 seats in the National Independence Union, 4 seats in the Coalition for Independent Cooperation, 4 seats in the National Front, 3 seats in the Caledonian Union and 1 seat in the Kanak Socialist Liberation Party. One seat for the Kanak Liberation Party. The current Speaker Simon Loueckhote (* * * and a Republican). At present, New Caledonia has only one member in the French National Assembly and one member in the Senate. Jacques Fleur, a member of the French National Assembly; Senator Simon Lockholt, both Republicans and Republicans.

[ Edit this paragraph] Government

This government was elected in July 1999. At present, the main members of the government are: Secretary-General Giraumeau Gutton and Deputy Secretary-General Alain Marc.

the judicial organs include the court of appeal, the court of first instance, and the local government consultation meeting.

The governor of Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine, the governor of Southern Province, Jacques La Fleur, and the governor of Loyalty Islands Province, Robert Xowei. Gerard Fey, President of the Court of Appeal. Jean Pradal, the president of the court of first instance, set up two divisions in Northern Province and Loyalty Islands Province in 199, with the presidents of the divisions appointed by the provincial parties. The local government consultative council was established in 199. It has 4 members from eight regions, who specialize in discussing matters affecting local and Kanak traditions. Its chairman is Berge Kawa.

The main political parties are: (1) Rassemblement pour la Calé donie dansla Ré publique-RPCR, also known as the * * * and Party. Established in 1977. It is composed of the democratic society center party and the * * * and the party, which is closely related to the French defense of * * * and the alliance. Advocate that New Cameroon maintain the status quo. Leader Jacques La Fleur.

(2) Front de libé ration nationale Kanak Socialiste-FLNKS: founded in 1984. It is composed of the Kanak Liberation Party, the Caledonian Socialist Party, the Caledonian Union, the National Independence Union, and the Melanesian Progressive Union. There are more than 1, members, mainly Kanaks. Advocate the independence of New Cameroon. Chairman Roch Wamytan. ?

(3) union océ a nienne-uo: it was founded in 1989 by splitting from * * * and within the party. The main members are immigrants from Wallis and Futuna Islands, belonging to conservatives. Leader Michel Hema. ?

(4) Alakazam, Chairman of the Union National pour l 'indé pendance

(5) Fé dé ration des comité s de coordination des indé pendants. Es): It was founded in 1998 by splitting from the National Liberation Front of Kanak Society, with the chairman Leaupold Léopold Jorédié)

Other political parties include the Caledonian Tomorrow Party, the Development Party for the Future, and the Loyalty Islands Development Front.

[ Edit this paragraph] Economy

Nickel mining and tourism are two major economic pillars. Major industrial products and grain need to be imported. The nickel mining industry was affected by political turmoil in the 198s and price fluctuation in the international market in the 199s, which restricted the economic development of New Cameroon. The industry suffered a more serious impact in the Asian financial crisis in 1998, resulting in a sharp decline in the demand for nickel products, and 3 workers were dismissed by the Nickel Mining Association, causing unrest among severely hit miners. The Noumé a Accord, which was adopted by referendum in November 1998, will face up to the reality that France will gradually transfer various powers to the islands in order to improve the economic situation of the Kanak people and enhance their participation in economic and social management functions. Despite the above commitments to stabilize the society in New Cameroon, the indigenous people were still largely excluded from the economic and political society in the late 199s, and most of them lived in poverty and hardship. In mid-1999, Fleur, president of the National Alliance for the Defence of Caledonia, proposed to set up an inter-provincial economic development committee, so that the richer southern province could help the economic development of other provinces. At the end of 1999, a joint development team composed of France and Australia announced that Xinka was rich in natural gas and expected to find a considerable amount of oil reserves. In 22-24, it is expected that two more nickel mines will be established in Xinka, which will greatly increase nickel production. During 199-2, the economy of Xinka increased by 1.6% annually on average, but the per capita GDP still decreased by .5% annually due to the average annual population growth of 2.2%.

gross domestic product (2): USD 3.58 billion. (at current exchange rate)

GDP per capita (2): 14,616 USD.

Economic growth rate: 2.1%(2)

Currency name: franc CFP. ?

exchange rate (December 2): USD 1 = CFAF 128.24, EUR 1 = CFAF 119.33.

Inflation rate (199-1999): 2.% on average. In 1999, consumer prices rose by .2% on average.

unemployment rate (1999): 11.2%.

(data from the Bank of Hawaii)

[ Edit this paragraph] Tourism

In terms of tourism, Xinka is not as developed as other Pacific island countries. In 1999, the number of tourists was 99,735, and the tourism income was 1.12 billion US dollars. Tourists mainly come from Japan, France, Australia and New Zealand. However, in recent years, the number of tourists is increasing day by day and it has become one of the emerging tourist destination countries.

There are many shopping places around the downtown square in Noumea. One of the important places is the "New Jiba Bird Culture Center", and part of it is the Animal and Botanical Garden. Here you can enjoy the world-famous aquarium coral in Noumea. There are also tall and straight peaks, where you can breathe the freshest air. There is also the natural beauty of the east coast with its rich tropical plants and spectacular waterfalls, which is also the planting place of coconut and coffee. No matter where you are on any island in New Caledonia, you can easily enjoy the amusement.

For those tourists who like water sports, you can freely sail, swim or go deep-sea diving here to explore the underwater world. Other land sports include tennis, bowling and golf.

[ Edit this paragraph] Transportation

Highway: The total length of the highway in New Caledonia is 5,98 kilometers, including 766 kilometers of asphalt road, 589 kilometers of dirt road, 1,618 kilometers of stone road and 2,523 kilometers of narrow road; Other islands have 47 kilometers of highways. In 1999, there were 22,6 commercial vehicles. ?

Water transport: Noumé a, the main port, has regular ships to various islands and other countries and cities. The northern province plans to develop the port of Napuyi, making it a deep-water port and an industrial center. There are two shipping companies. International routes lead to Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific island countries, Asia and European countries. In 1999, 51 ships entered the port; Unloading 1.255 million tons and loading 3.79 million tons. ?

Air transportation: Noumé a has an international airport and a domestic transportation network, providing transportation services from Noumé a to other countries and cities and between islands. There are two airlines: Caledonian Airlines flies from Noumé a to France; Caledonian International Airlines routes to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia, Wallis, Futuna, Vanuatu and other countries. In addition, Air France flies from Noumé a to Japan three times a week and from Paris to Noumé a every two weeks. In 1999, there were 342,72 passenger trips and 5,77 tons of freight. ?

[ Edit this paragraph] Finance

In p>1999, the budgeted expenditure was 74.26 billion Pacific francs, and the budgeted income was 77.747 billion Pacific francs. From 1995 to 1997, French aid was 442.3 million US dollars, 396.1 million US dollars and 336 million US dollars respectively.

The main banks are: (1) Bank of Hawaii Nouvelle Calé donie: established in 1974 and owned by the Bank of Hawaii (94.5% of the shares) and credit lyonnais (3% of the shares). As of December 1998, there were 3,677.7 million Pacific francs in capital, 94.2 million Pacific francs in reserves and 46,462.2 million Pacific francs in deposits. President Willian Michael. ?

(2) Banque Nation, New Caledonia