_#_Capital: Noumea
_#_Administrative divisions: none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 3 provinces named Iles Loyaute, Nord, and Sud
_#_Independence: none (overseas territory of France); note—a referendum on independence will be held in 1998, with a review of the issue in 1992
_#_Constitution: 28 September 1958 (French Constitution)
_#_Legal system: the 1988 Matignon Accords grant substantial autonomy to the islands; formerly under French law
_#_National holiday: Taking of the Bastille, 14 July (1789)
_#_Executive branch: high commissioner, Consultative Committee (cabinet)
_#_Legislative branch: unicameral Territorial Assembly
_#_Judicial branch: Court of Appeal
_#_Leaders: