The inhabitants of New Caledonia vote against independence Now

The inhabitants of the French island of New Caledonia voted against independence after counting two-thirds of the votes. The first results show that 59.5% of voters are against independence.

175,000 of the 268,000 inhabitants were allowed to vote and 80.7% also did so. Participation was nearly 75% more than 20% higher than the election two years ago.

If it turns out that the population is against, two other referendums can be held for the year 2022.

live next to the Kanaks, the first inhabitants of the country. island, as well as many French people. The French are often very nationalistic and want to continue to hear about France and Europe.

The island, located a few hundred kilometers east of Australia, receives 1.3 billion euros annually from the French government. In addition, two senators from the island sit in the French Senate.

Twenty years ago, France had promised that a referendum would be held on independence as a result of a violent conflict between the Kanak people and the French army.

France incorporated the island as a colony in 1853. Then it was mainly used as a penal colony to send big criminals. Now, the island is precious for France because there is a lot of nickel in the soil.

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