New Caledonia Votes to Remain French in Independence Referendum

other · 2020-10-04 · New Caledonia

On October 4, 2020, New Caledonia held a referendum in which 53.3% voted to remain part of France, rejecting independence. This was the second referendum in two years on the issue.

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Sources

• “On Sunday New Caledonia voted to remain French by a majority of 53.3% to 46.%... It was the second referendum in two years to reject independence in the South Pacific archipelago.” — The Islands Grapevine – October 8th, 2020 (October 8th, 2020)

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