REPUBLIC of the NEUVELLE ISLANDS

Official name: Republic of the Neuvelle Islands
Kaupelanese name: Ripabèlik Nuhura Newele
Location: Pacific Ocean, group of islands between New Zealand and Chile
Area: 2 945 km²
Population: 1 104 800 (2005 estimate)
Population Density:  375 inhabit./km²
Capital: Foster (265 000)
Important Cities: Churchill, Monkay, Yarraton
Nationality: Neuvellan
Languages: English, Talofihu
Religion: Roman Catholic, Anglican
Currency: Neuvelle Dollar (NVD 2.368 = EUR 1.00)
Economy: international trade, finance, tourism, natural gas, fruits, vegetables, dairy products
Local time: GMT -10h
Political status: Republic
Head of State: President Jennifer Maree Maclachlin
Head of Government: Prime Minister Robert Dean Patrick
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