2-527: Hienghène ( French pronunciation: [jɛ̃ɡɛn] or [jəŋ.ɡɛːn] ; Fwâi : Hyehen ) is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia , an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean . It is located on a bay called Hienghène Bay, known for its eroded limestone islets. The islets are remnants of a limestone and silica formation that once covered the whole of
4-590: The bay, some 40 million years ago. Erosion from wind and water carved away the softer limestone, leaving the harder silica behind in eye-catching formations. Several of these formations have been given fanciful names, such as the Sphinx, the Towers of Notre Dame, and the Hen (pictured). This New Caledonian location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Fw%C3%A2i language Fwâi (Poai)
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