In 1775, there were 70,000 Kanaks living on the islands which declined to 27,000 during early colonial rule as a result of their forcible living in the reserved areas.
There were 70,000 Kanaks. This was in 1775. These 70,000 Kanaks were living on the islands. These islands declined to 27,000 during early colonial rule as a result of their forcible living in the reserved areas.