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International Airport : The"Tontouta" International Airport is 45 km far from Nouméa. Several companies of coaches, public buses and taxis serve Noumea regularly. Companies of cars renting are present at the airport. Interior air transport: "Air Calédonie" proposes daily flights for Koné, Koumac, Touho, Tiga, Belep. Stays in lodging in the islands are also proposed. There exists a 300 places boat called “Betico”, for desservire Loyalty Island and the island of the Pines. Language: Official language: French. Currency: The currency unit in New Caledonian is the "francs pacifique" (C.F.P.) 1 euro = approx: 120 C.F.P The exchange is carried out in the banks and with the airport of Tontouta. The foreign currencies are accepted in high numbers of hotels. Climate: The climate of New Caledonia is tropical and moderate (between 20°C and 27°C), with one hot season from November to April and strong precipitations from January to March. Refreshed by the Pacific Ocean and the wind, the climate is soft and sunny there. Conditions of navigation: no marling. Zone of protected navigation, conditions of calm sea. Formalities: For the French citizens an indentity card is required or a valid passport, recommended because of the stopovers. No visa is required for the nationals of the countries of the EEC, from Japan, of the United States and Zealand News. Time shift: G.Mr.T. + 11 hours (9 hours in advance in summer, and 10 hours in advance in winter with the metropolis). Strong points: it's the larger lagoon of the world - Abundances of varieties of fish - Spot of surfing - pleasant Climate all the year - modern nautical Infrastructure and a team of professionals. - Good Medical centres present on all the territory