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 2011 Pacific Games members. Women - Team Tournament New Caledonia has qualified 2 athletes. New Caledonia at the 2011 Pacific Games New Caledonia competed at the 2011 Pacific Games in Nouméa, New Caledonia between August 27 and September 10, 2011. As of June 28, 2011 New Caledonia has listed 747 competitors. New Caledonia has qualified 10 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified 65 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified 9 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified a team. Each team can have a maximum of 20 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified a men's and women's team. Each team can consist of a maximum of 12 athletes