New Caledonia is a special collectivity of France in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
New Caledonia is a territory sui generis to which France has gradually transferred certain powers.
The Kanak people have recourse to customary authorities regarding civil matters such as marriage, adoption, inheritance, and some land issues.
The French administration typically respects decisions made in the customary system.
The copyright laws of France apply to New Caledonia.
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