New Caledonia Their social organization is traditionally based around clans, which identify as either "land" or "sea" clans, depending on their original location and the occupation of their ancestors. According to the 2009 census, the Kanak constitute 94% of the population in the Loyalty Islands Province, 74% in the North Province and 27% in the South Province. The Kanak tend to be of lower socio-economic status than the Europeans and other settlers. Europeans first settled in New Caledonia when France established a penal colony on the archipelago. Once the prisoners had completed their sentences, they were given land to settle. According to
New Caledonia at the 2015 Pacific Games New Caledonia at the 2015 Pacific Games New Caledonia competed at the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 4 to 18 July 2015. New Caledonia listed 354 competitors as of 4 July 2015. Four competitors were qualified in two sports. New Caledonia qualified 5 athletes in bodybuilding: New Caledonia qualified men's and women's teams in cricket (30 players): Women's tournament. Men's tournament. New Caledonia qualified men's and women's teams in football (46 athletes): – Women's tournament. – Men's tournament. Head coach: Thierry Sardo 4th – Women's tournament New Caledonia qualified seven athletes in shooting: New Caledonia