New Caledonia Government Overseas Collectivity of France (territory) Capital Noumea Population 285 500 Land area 18 576 km² Max height above sea level 1 628 m EEZ 1 422 540 km² GDP Year 2016 Currency Pacific franc XPF Languages French GDP per capita 31 418 USD Useful links New Caledonia Government Tourist Office Pacific Community Membership 1983