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Independence New Caledonia, in 36 editions.

The entry for New Caledonia published Independence in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 17 editions. Each is shown as published. Independence in every entry.

editions changed the text
17
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Independence” (1990 to 2025).

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none (overseas collectivity of France)

note: in three independence referenda, on 4 November 2018, 4 October 2020, and 12 December 2021, the majority voted to reject independence in favor of maintaining the status quo

none (overseas collectivity of France); note - France)
note:
in three independence referenda, on 4 November 2018, 4 October 2020, and 12 December 2021, the majority voted to reject independence in favor of maintaining the status quo; an 18-month transition period is now in place (ending 30 June 2023), during which a referendum on the new status of New Caledonia within France will take place quo

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Central Intelligence Agency. “New Caledonia: Independence.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/new-caledonia/independence.

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