New Caledonian independence referendum, 2018 facts for kids
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. 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.
See also
In Spanish: Referéndum de independencia de Nueva Caledonia de 2018 para niños
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