New Caledonia (overseas territory of France) Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues Print This Frame New Caledonia Introduction Top of Page Background: Settled by both Britain and France during the first half of the 19th century, the island was made a French possession in 1853. It served as a penal colony for four decades ...

New Caledonia - islands of Discovery and Adventure - New Caledonia has the largest Lagoon in the World. Travel packages available from Australia and North America.