France and New Caledonia on Saturday announced a “historic” accord in which the overseas territory would remain French, but be declared a new state. The 13-page agreement announced Saturday calls for a New Caledonian nationality, and the possibility for residents there to combine that status with the French nationality.
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France announces ‘historic’ deal creating New Caledonia state that stays French
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