Location
located in the southwest Pacific Ocean 1,210 kilometres east of Australia
Physics Geography
Main Island : Grand Terre Area :18,575 km 2
The highest point is Mont Panie (1,628m)
Geography : Coastal plain, mountains and island
Climate
Warm, Tropical climate ( above 35°C ) Rain season = December - February Summer = November – February Winter = April - September
Language
Official language is French Official language is French But have somewhere use local language But have somewhere use local language
Population & People
Currency
CFP franc (XPF) 50 XPF = THB = 0.57 USD
Environment
Flora Oldest flower plant Species of southern beeches The world's largest species of fern
Fauna The endemic Kagu bird Largest skink (in the world) Largest gecko (in the world)
Major Religions
Christian is about 85% of population. Christian is about 85% of population. Roman Catholic 60% Roman Catholic 60% Protestant 30%, Protestant 30%, other 10% other 10%
Flag and Motto
Have two official national flags Have two official national flags Start to use two flags on July 2010 Start to use two flags on July 2010
Interesting places
Isle of Pines Amedee Lighthouse
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