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	Politics of New Caledonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Politics of New Caledonia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic French overseas country, whereby the President of the Government is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		New Caledonia is also allowed to engage in international cooperation with independent countries of the Pacific Ocean.
		The representative of the French central state in New Caledonia is the High Commissioner of the Republic (Haut-Commissaire de la République, locally known as "haussaire"), who is the head of civil services, and who seats in the government of the territory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_New_Caledonia (918 words)

	New Caledonia
		New Caledonia and Dependencies, overseas territory of France, situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, east of Australia.
		The dependencies include the Loyalty Islands, east of New Caledonia; the Isle of Pines, to the southeast; the Chesterfield Islands, to the west; and the Huon Islands, to the northwest.
		The economy of New Caledonia is based on a variety of activities: agriculture (copra, coffee, and food crops); stock raising; fishing and forestry; tourism; and, most important, mining (especially nickel, iron, and manganese ores).
	www.ovayonda.net /lodging/country/nc.html (448 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : New Caledonia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		New Caledonia lies astride the Tropic of Capricorn, between 19° and 23° south latitude.
		New Caledonia and New Zealand separated from Australia 85 million years ago, and from one another 55 million years ago, and New Caledonia still carries many unique and endemic plants and animals of Gondwanan origin.
		The New Caledonia Barrier Reef, which surrounds the Grande Terre and the Île des Pins, is the second-largest coral reef in the world after Australia's Great Barrier Reef, reaching a length of 1500 km.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /New_Caledonia (3365 words)

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		As a Pacific islander himself, Pierre Frogier should know that, in New Caledonia as in most Pacific countries, there is no acre of land that is not under the authority of a chieftainship or of a clan, and that Mother land comprises the " sea-land " as far as the horizon.
		Explaining the need for the nomination of New Caledonia coral reefs, the French government said that " France is the sole nation to have coral reefs in three oceans of the planet, with New Caledonia granting France 75% of her total coral reef.
		New Caledonia is located in the South Pacific, 1800 km East of Australia and 2000 km North of Aotearoa-New Zealand.
	www.ecop.info /e-news/e-news-03-01.htm (1408 words)

	Ecotourism In New Caledonia Parks & Recreation - Find Articles
		New Caledonia is becoming one of the newest alternative tourism destinations in the Pacific in a quest to provide economic and other benefits to those sectors of its society that suffered from the colonial administration of the territory and to diversify its economy.
		New Caledonia's other marketing image is that of the "Island Closest to Paradise" to echo a famous novel of that title that had been a best-seller in Japan.
		New Caledonia's specific flora, its stunning interior vistas and the transparency of the water of its lagoon, one of the largest in the world, are strong magnets.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1145/is_9_36/ai_78860760 (895 words)

	[10 Jul 2000] GA/COL/3032 : SPECIAL DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE HEARS PETITIONERS FROM NON-SELF-GOVERNING TERRITORIES
		The United Nations and parties to the question of New Caledonia must be vigilant against threats to the successful outcome of the Noumea Accord, the representative of that Territory's pro-independence Front de liberation national kanak socialiste (FLNKS) told the Special Committee on Decolonization this morning during its hearing of petitioners from Non-Self-Governing Territories.
		Governmental structures include the Congress, a 54-member deliberative body; the Government, the executive arm elected by the Congress; the provincial assemblies; the Economic and Social Council, which advises the Government on projects and possible laws; and the customary councils, which are designed to accommodate the full political recognition of the Kanak identity.
		New Caledonia had important natural resources, notably nickel, and studies were being conducted with a view to establishing industries in both the North Province and the South Province.
	www.un.org /news/Press/docs/2000/20000710.gacol3032.doc.html (2913 words)

	New Caledonia Political, Economic and Relationship Country Paper: Pacific Division, NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The 54-strong Congress of New Caledonia is constituted of representation from the three provincial assemblies (15 from the 22-strong Northern Province, 32 from the 40-strong Southern Province and 7 from the 14-strong Loyalty Islands).
		Under the Noumea Accord, New Caledonia is allowed to establish diplomatic representation in the Pacific and the European Union as well as conclude international agreements in its areas of competency.
		New Caledonia participates in the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and is a member of the Pacific Islands Development Programme and an associate member of the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC).
	www.mfat.govt.nz /foreign/regions/pacific/country/newcaledonia.html (2856 words)

	EUROPA - Development - OCT - New Caledonia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		New Caledonia is one of the six French OCTs and consists of the main island of New Caledonia (one of the largest in the Pacific Ocean), the archipelago of the Loyalty Islands (principally Lifou, Mare, Ouvea and Tiga), and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls.
		The accord outlines processes for the progressive transfer of government functions from France to the local government and for a referendum on independence to be held between 2013 and 2018.
		New Caledonia is a territory belonging to the French State, partially autonomous, except in areas such as foreign affairs, defence, justice, currency and credit.
	ec.europa.eu /comm/development/oct_new/oct_home_en.cfm?cid=new-caledonia (840 words)

	Pacific Magazine: NEW CALEDONIA: Government Moves To Curb High Cost Of Living
		In the meantime, new indexes and statistical monitors would have to be devised to take into account the high cost of living and contain any future hike.
		The IEOM, on New Caledonia, still saw the local economy largely driven by a booming nickel-related activity (extraction, export) "in a generally favourable context and despite several strikes".
		In New Caledonia, it is of a similar level, while in French Polynesia, it is slightly lower (73,300 CFP, 825 US dollars).
	www.pacificislands.cc /pina/pinadefault2.php?urlpinaid=22496 (733 words)

	Pacific Magazine: NEW CALEDONIA: Government Lauds EU Assistance
		New Caledonia, under the European Union and Commission’s nomenclature, is classified as an “Overseas Country”, which means it is an EU aid recipient that is part of an EU member country, France.
		New Caledonia has large neighbours that have a large bearing, and Europe’s presence can help them counter-balance the influence large neighbours can have," the EU representative said.
		New Caledonia, as a French dependency, also receives a yearly one billion Euros (1.27 billion US dollars) in direct aid.
	www.pacificislands.cc /pina/pinadefault2.php?urlpinaid=21918 (368 words)

	Pacific Beat Focus- New Caledonia Nickel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		New Caledonia is one of the largest producers of nickel in the world, and demand for this strategic mineral makes mining a central part of the island nation's economy.
		The government of New Caledonia and the Kanak independence movement FLNKS have been seeking to diversify control of nickel processing, with plans for two new plants in the north and south of the country.
		I think that Inco's fear is that New Caledonians have a tradition of sort of largesse from the State, from the French government and the New Caledonian government in recent times.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/pacbeat/focus/s929754.htm (1985 words)

	New Caledonia
		New Caledonia is located 2 hours flying time from Australia, 2½ hours from New Zealand, 9 hours from Japan, 14 hours from Los Angeles and 21 hours from France.
		New Caledonia is an affordable destination, however it may not appeal to the budget traveller.
		New Caledonia is described as the land of eternal spring.
	www.newcaledoniatourism-south.com /faq.cfm?&CFID=2123664&CFTOKEN=16519671 (1641 words)

	New Caledonia: Mining activities in New Caledonia
		New Caledonia has the longest history of mining in the Pacific islands, with major mine sites for nickel, cobalt, iron, and chrome.
		Nickel is strip mined in New Caledonia, and over 500 million tonnes of overlying material were stripped away to access the ore. In some areas the ore layer is thin, so the mines are very extensive, sometimes covering whole mountains.
		New mining techniques were introduced to abate the environmental impact of the mines.
	www.unescap.org /drpad/vc/conference/bg_nc_147_man.htm (1065 words)

	New Caledonia - Territory of New Caledonia and Dependencies - Melanesia - South Pacific - Kanaky :: geography, economy, ...
		New Caledonia is an island group located in the South Pacific east of Australia.
		The French overseas territory is comprised of the 400 km long major island "Grande Terre" divided in a Northern and a Southern province, the archipelago of Belep in northwest, the île des Pins in southeast and the Loyalty islands Ouvéa, Lifou, Tiga and Maré located northeast of the main island.
		New Caledonia institute for statistics and economy (in French).
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/new_caledonia.htm (792 words)

	New Caledonia travel guide - Wikitravel
		New Caledonia (French:Nouvelle-Caledonie) is a dependent overseas territory of France lying in the western Pacific Ocean, in the Coral Sea, to the east of Australia and west of Vanuatu.
		There is a general move towards independence in New Caledonia and it was decided in the Nouméa Accord that the territorial Congress will have the right to call for a referendum on independence after 2014, at a time of its choosing.
		The main island of New Caledonia is one of the largest in the Pacific Ocean and its terrain consist of coastal plains with interior mountains.
	wikitravel.org /en/New_Caledonia (1326 words)

	Elections in New Caledonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Elections in New Caledonia gives information on election and election results in New Caledonia.
		The Territorial Congress (Congrès Territorial) has 54 members, comprised of the members of the four regional councils, all elected for a five year term by proportional representation.
		New Caledonia has a multi-party system, with multiple strong parties.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elections_in_New_Caledonia (236 words)

	New Caledonia - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
		The Head of Government is the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Marie-Noëlle Thémereau.
		The Noumea Accord gave New Caledonia an executive government of between five and eleven members, to be elected by and responsible to the New Caledonian Congress.
		New Caledonia is a long-standing member of the Pacific Community (SPC), which has its headquarters in Noumea.
	www.dfat.gov.au /geo/new_caledonia/new_caledonia_brief.html (1595 words)

	www.mineweb.net \| sections \| whats new Protests result in millions in damages at Goro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		While Renton insisted that the project will benefit the majority of the New Caledonian population, he admitted that he understands "the preoccupation of the population with regard to the environment and, principally, with regard to the lagoon." Nevertheless, he added, "We are deeply convinced that we took all necessary measurements to preserve the environment."
		New Caledonia is a French territory located in the Pacific, located 2,000 kilometers from Sydney, Australia.
		Mapou is a former Indigenous Affairs official in the Government of New Caledonia, who quit his job in 2002, allegedly in protest of the government's decision to award a concession to Inco for the Prony deposit near Goro.
	www.mineweb.net /sections/whats_new/167104.htm (920 words)

	New Zealand Government, New Zealand Government information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The New Zealand monarchy has been distinct from the British monarchy since the New Zealand Royal Titles Act of 1953, and all Elizabeth II's official business in New Zealand is conducted in the name of the Queen of New Zealand, not the Queen of the United Kingdom.
		New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the official New Zealand Government economic development agency, aims to grow New Zealand economy by boosting the capability of businesses and regions and facilitating their sustained and profitable participation...
		New Zealand Government is a multi party democracy and constitutional monarchy with one legislative house - the House of Representatives - with 120 members.
	www.newzealandz.co.uk /NewZealandGovernment (1584 words)

	New Caledonia to join Pacific whale sanctuaries' family
		NOUMEA, June 6 (Oceania Flash) - New Caledonia's government is currently finalising a draft bill to be tabled at the next Congress (Parliament) session to make the French territory a whale sanctuary.
		In a release on Thursday, the territorial government said the move was also in response to a regional trend in the Pacific region, with several island countries and territories have already declared their territorial waters whale sanctuaries.
		The local government said the decision was based on the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea, but also a local "organic law" that allows the French territory to manage its own waters.
	www.news.vu /en/news/RegionalNews/OceaniaFlash030607-5.shtml (452 words)

	France: Signing MOU With New Caledonia And Vanuatu In Paris
		The governments of France, New Caledonia and Vanuatu are scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding on formal cooperation during a forthcoming "France-Oceania" leaders summit on June 26.
		Earlier this week, leaders from both New Caledonia and French Polynesia have confirmed their attendance to a "France-Oceania" summit to be held in Paris with Pacific Islands Forum leaders and French President Jacques Chirac.
		In a statement on Thursday, the government of French Polynesia has confirmed that in spite of earlier threats to boycott the Paris meeting, President Oscar Temaru will attend the meeting, which is likely to define France's policy in the Pacific region for at least the next three years.
	www.news.vu /en/news/diplomacy/060618-France-Signing-MOU-New-Caledonia-Vanuatu-Paris.shtml (679 words)

	The Wilderness Society - French Government cancels New Caledonia World Heritage nomination
		Last Friday, in New Caledonia, over 3,000 Kanak leaders, environmentalists, human rights activists, and ordinary citizens held a demonstration to demand that LaFleur's Southern Province withdraw its latest mine prospecting license for Canada's INCO nickel corporation and draft strong environmental laws.
		New Caledonia, also called Kanaky, is a territory of France, which contains at least 30% of the world's nickel ore and 75% of the reefs and lagoons under French control.
		New Caledonia researchers are continually discovering marine species previously unknown to science in these rich waters.
	www.wilderness.org.au /campaigns/international/20020913_mr?&printer_friendly=true (779 words)

	New Caledonia
		New Caledonia's moderately developed economy is based on mining.
		Tourist facilities are concentrated on the island of New Caledonia, but are also available in some of the smaller island groups.
		Americans living or traveling to New Caledonia are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, or through the State Department’s travel registration website, and to obtain up-to-date information on travel and security within New Caledonia.
	travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_983.html (1551 words)

	NEW CALEDONIA: Indigenous people take on mining giant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		A French territory that is co-governed by a provincial New Caledonian parliament and the French government, New Caledonia (or Kanaky) is a biodiversity hot-spot.
		The indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia have fought for decades to protect this unique environment from the degradation caused by mining and for the recognition of their rights as indigenous people.
		In a comment made to a New Caledonian television broadcaster, Gomes said he believes the reasons behind the Rheebu Nuu committee’s actions were not environmental, and that their real motive is mining royalties.
	www.greenleft.org.au /back/2006/668/668p23.htm (1105 words)

	Resignations plunge New Caledonia into political crisis. 10/06/2004. ABC News Online
		France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia has been plunged into political crisis with a new anti-independence Government falling within hours of its election.
		Fresh elections for the Government positions are to be held in a fortnight.
		Last month New Caledonian voters dealt a major setback to the Rassemblement-UMP party of Jacques Lafleur in provincial elections, causing the dominant pro-French party to lose its relative majority in parliament.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200406/s1129375.htm (344 words)

	PUERTO RICO, AMERICAN SAMOA, GUAM, GIBRALTAR, NEW CALEDONIA DISCUSSED AT CARIBBEAN DECOLONIZATION SEMINAR
		IVETTE GARCIA GONZALES, expert from Cuba, speaking on developments in the Eastern Caribbean region, said a new century had arrived without having achieved decolonization. It was, therefore, important to strengthen the work of the Committee. The present-day realities of the British territories in the Caribbean area must be taken into account.
		His Government was in the process of finalizing a new law which would offer autonomy for Irian Jaya.
		He said his country had been endowed with natural riches, such as nickel, cobalt and petroleum, which were coveted by major economic and financial powers.
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/2001/gacol3046.doc.htm (486 words)

	New Caledonia National Olympic Commitee
		Thus with the unanimous agreement of all institutions and government bodies in New Caledonia, the CTOS initiated, at the beginning of 2005, the project to host the Pacific Games in 2011.
		Finally, in the last dash, it was a audio-visual presentation that the committee had to setup with the goal of : convincing the assembly that the Games in 2011 should be entrusted to New Caledonia.
		We can already bet on a very motivated New Caledonia, to fully invest and at all levels, and make sure that the 2011 Pacific Games will be one of the best achievement of the "New" Caledonia.
	www.oceaniasport.com /newcaledonia/index.cgi?det=1&intArticleID=11&sID=35 (589 words)

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