2018 New Caledonian independence referendum

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]

References change

↑ "New Caledonia, French Leaders Look To Finalize Plans For 2018 Referendum | Pacific Islands Report". www.pireport.org. 2016-11-07. Archived from the original on 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
↑ Willsher, Kim (19 March 2018). "New Caledonia sets date for independence referendum". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
↑ "New Caledonia referendum: South Pacific territory rejects independence from France". BBC News. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.

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[1] "New Caledonia, French Leaders Look To Finalize Plans For 2018 Referendum | Pacific Islands Report". www.pireport.org. 2016-11-07. Archived from the original on 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2018-11-08.

[2] Willsher, Kim (19 March 2018). "New Caledonia sets date for independence referendum". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 March 2018.

[3] "New Caledonia referendum: South Pacific territory rejects independence from France". BBC News. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.

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