2018 New Caledonian independence referendum
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The results from the referendum. Green means "yes" and red means "no" for New Caledonia to leave France
An independence referendum was held in New Caledonia on 4 November 2018.[1][2] Voters were given the choice of remaining part of France or becoming an independent country.
Announced in the evening of polling day, the result was 56.4% for against leaving and 43.6% for independence. The turnout was 80% of the 174,995 voters eligible to vote in this referendum.
A second one was held in 2020, with 53.26% of voters choosing against Independence.[3]
2018 New Caledonian Independence Referendum Media
The flag of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front political party, also used by the territory of New Caledonia alongside the flag of France.Pantone colours as explained in
References
- ↑ New Caledonia, French Leaders Look To Finalize Plans For 2018 Referendum | Pacific Islands Report (in en). www.pireport.org (2016-11-07). Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- ↑ Willsher, Kim. New Caledonia sets date for independence referendum. The Guardian (19 March 2018). Retrieved 20 March 2018.
- ↑ New Caledonia referendum: South Pacific territory rejects independence from France. 4 October 2020. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54410059. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
