Isle of Pines (New Caledonia) Isle of Pines (New Caledonia) The Isle of Pines (; name in Kanak language Kwênyii: ') is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas collectivity of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia. The Isle of Pines is nicknamed ' ("the closest island to Paradise"). The island is around and measures by . It lies southeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island and is southeast of the capital Nouméa. There is one airport (code ILP) with a runway. The Isle
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