| Lifou | |
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| State | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Loyalty Islands |
| Surface | 1,207 km² |
| Inhabitants | 8 627 (2009) |
Lifou is one of the Loyalty Islands in the department French overseas of New Caledonia.
To know
Lifou is the largest of the Loyalty Islands and also the most populated. Of coral origin, it has rocky coasts whose beautiful backdrops are the delight of divers.
Geographical notes
Lifou is made up of massive limestone rocks of coral origin: it is a makatea, an ancient atoll that has gradually risen over the years. Lifou therefore has a large central plateau, corresponding to the bottom of the ancient atoll (caused by the drying out of its lagoon), surrounded by a crown of cliffs corresponding to the ancient barrier of rocks.
Lifou has no streams, and the maximum altitude is 104 m a.s.l.
Spoken languages
In Lifou, besides French, we speak the "Drehu", a Kanak language.
Territories and tourist destinations
Lifou: full screen map.Urban centers
- Jokin - Village at the northern end of the island, Jokin is located near the cliffs of the same name with beautiful sea beds.
- Nathalo - North of Wé, Nathalo is home to a Kanak chief, whose residence (houses) can be visited.
- Wé - At the end of a magnificent white sand beach in Chateaubriand Bay, We is the administrative capital of the province of Loyalty Islands.
Other destinations
- Plage de Luengoni - Magnificent white sand beach south of the capital along the road to Xodré, at the southern end of the west coast.
How to get
How to get around
What see
Events and parties
What to do
- Lifou Fun Dive.
