New Caledonia

Languages:

New Caledonia is a French overseas territory in the South Pacific with a population of approximately 295,000 people. French is the official language of the territory and is spoken by the majority of the population. Several indigenous languages, including Drehu, Nengone, and Paicî, are also widely spoken by various ethnic groups in the territory.

Religion:

New Caledonia is a religiously diverse country, with a significant portion of the population identifying as unaffiliated or having no religious beliefs. Christianity is the largest religion in the territory, with approximately 75% of the population identifying as Christian. The majority of Christians in New Caledonia are Roman Catholic, with various Protestant denominations also represented. Other religions in New Caledonia include Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and various forms of traditional Pacific Islander religions, each accounting for less than 1% of the population

Ethnic Groups:

Kanak 39.1%, European 27.1%, Wallisian, Futunian 8.2%, Tahitian 2.1%, Indonesian 1.4%, Ni-Vanuatu 1%, Vietnamese 0.9%, other 17.7%, unspecified 2.5% (2014 est.)