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{bitmap= 26,50,"flags\Aust.bmp"}
{bigtext=150,120,"Ashmore and Cartier Islands"}
{4}(territory of Australia)
{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of the Ashmore and Cartier Islands, click {z,"117.368263,-18.095891,128.993114,-9.768214",here}{4}!
{2}Location:{4} Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, northwest of Australia
{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 5 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 5 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
{3}note:{4} includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and Cartier Island
{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km
{2}Coastline:{4} 74.1 km
{2}Maritime claims:{4}
contiguous zone: 12 nm
{3}continental shelf:{4} 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 3 nm
{2}International disputes:{4} none
{2}Climate:{4} tropical
{2}Terrain:{4} low with sand and coral
{3}lowest point:{4} Indian Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} unnamed location 3 m
{2}Natural resources:{4} fish
{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} 0%
{3}permanent crops:{4} 0%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} 0%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} 0%
{3}other:{4} 100% (all grass and sand)
{2}Irrigated land:{4} 0 sq km
{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} NA
{2}natural hazards:{4} surrounded by shoals and reefs that can pose maritime hazards
{2}international agreements:{4} NA
{2}Geographic note:{4} Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
{1}People{4}
{2}Population:{4} no indigenous inhabitants; note - there are only seasonal caretakers
{1}Government{4}
{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands
{3}conventional short form:{4} Ashmore and Cartier Islands
{2}Type of government:{4} territory of Australia administered by the Australian Ministry for the
Environment, Sport, and Territories
{2}Capital:{4} none; administered from Canberra, Australia
{2}Administrative divisions:{4} none (territory of Australia)
{2}Independence:{4} none (territory of Australia)
{2}Legal system:{4} relevant laws of the Northern Territory of Australia
{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4} none (territory of Australia)
{2}US diplomatic representation:{4} none (territory of Australia)
{2}Flag:{4} the flag of Australia is used
{1}Economy{4}
{2}Economic overview:{4} no economic activity
{1}Transportation{4}
{2}Ports:{4} none; offshore anchorage only
{1}Defense{4}
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian
Navy and Royal Australian Air Force