# New Caledonia Referendum: People in the French overseas territory, New Calidonia have rejected independence from France.
People in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia have narrowly rejected independence from France in a referendum.
The archipelago voted to remain French with 53.26% of votes, according to final results reported by AFP news agency. Turnout - at 85.6% - was high.
In a similar vote two years ago, the margin was slightly wider, with 56.7% voting to stay French.
New Caledonia has been a French territory for nearly 170 years.
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