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New Caledonia Trivia Quiz

I'm going on a trip to New Caledonia, how much do you know about this tropical paradise?

A multiple-choice quiz by MasterKookol. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MasterKookol

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,521

Updated
Feb 26 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
454

Last 3 plays: Guest 202 (7/10), Guest 202 (7/10), Guest 202 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. New Caledonia is an overseas territory of which country? Hint

Japan

Britain

France

Holland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who were the first settlers of New Caledonia? Hint

Kanaks

Mauis

Ramuas

Caldoches

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Question 3 of 10

3. What major event happened in 1984? Hint

A civil uprising

A cruise ship sank

A cyclone

The main hotel collapsed

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the major export of New Caledonia? Hint

Iron

Wood

Coconuts

Nickel

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the capital of New Caledonia? Hint

Noumea

Borail

Anse Vata

La Foa

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the result of the 2018 independence referendum? Hint

A majority voted for independence

A majority voted to remain with France

There was no referendum because of volcanic eruption

The territory was split into two

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is a national festival? Hint

Festival of the Banana

Festival of the Dates

Festival of the Coconut

Festival of the Yam

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is NOT one of the names of the "Loyalty Islands"? Hint

Mare

Ouvea

Kone

Lifou

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Question 9 of 10

9. What structure is situated on Amedee Island? Hint

Jail

Museum

Lighthouse

Aquarium

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Question 10 of 10

10. In July 2004, what was the estimated population? Hint

221787

218631

210910

213679

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. New Caledonia is an overseas territory of which country?

Answer: France

Although discovered by British explorer James Cook in 1774, France made New Caledonia a "strategic military location" in 1853 and was made a French territory in 1956.

2. Who were the first settlers of New Caledonia?

Answer: Kanaks

The Kanaks are thought to have migrated from South East Asia between 7000 and 5000 BC. The Mauis are from New Zealand and the Ramuas are made up. The Caldoches are "white New Caledonians" and mostly descend from French convicts.

3. What major event happened in 1984?

Answer: A civil uprising

In 1984, the Kanaks didn't like being treated as a minority in their own country and boycotted the 1984 elections. Violence started to shake the country and a state of emergency was declared.

4. What is the major export of New Caledonia?

Answer: Nickel

The nickel boom in the 1960's helped New Caledonia grow very rapidly. New Caledonia also has 25% of the world's nickel reserves, most of which is traded with France and Japan.

5. What is the capital of New Caledonia?

Answer: Noumea

Noumea is home to 40% of all New Caledonians and is situated right on the beach. It is a top tourist destination for mostly Australians and New Zealanders.

6. What was the result of the 2018 independence referendum?

Answer: A majority voted to remain with France

7. Which of these is a national festival?

Answer: Festival of the Yam

The Festival of the Yam is a traditional Kanak celebration which is held in March to celebrate the harvest, there is also an Avocado Festival.

8. What is NOT one of the names of the "Loyalty Islands"?

Answer: Kone

The Loyalty Isalnds are a group of four upraised coral atolls off the east coast of New Caledonia, their landscape has not been altered much and they are covered in palm trees and magnificent caves and grottos.

9. What structure is situated on Amedee Island?

Answer: Lighthouse

The French shipped the lighthouse to Amedee Island by mistake, and since then it has been a must-see attraction. It is a tiring 247 steps to the top but it is worth it. There is also a famous aquarium, but it's in Noumea.

10. In July 2004, what was the estimated population?

Answer: 213679

Only 42% are Melanesian. Others are French, Indonesian and Vietnamese.

Source: Author MasterKookol

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