Lagoons of New Caledonia

States
France
Category
Natural
Year
2008
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
-20.4119444444, 164.5663888889
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
1115
WH Site
1115
Lagoons of New Caledonia

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The Lagoons of New Caledonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the French Pacific Ocean archipelago of New Caledonia, are a pristine marine expanse of coral reefs, atolls, and turquoise waters. Hosting vibrant ecosystems with rare fish, turtles, and dugongs, they form one of the world’s most diverse reef systems. This natural wonder highlights the beauty and fragility of oceanic biodiversity.

📍 Location Map
Points (6)
  • Atoll d’Ouvéa et Beautemps-Beaupré
  • Atolls d'Entrecasteaux
  • Grand Lagon Nord
  • Grand Lagon Sud
  • Zone Côtière Nord-Est
  • Zone Côtière Ouest