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{bitmap= 26,50,"flags\pitcairn.bmp"}
{bigtext=150,120,"Pitcairn Islands"}
{4}(dependent territory of the UK)
{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of Pitcairn Island, click {z,"-152.064778,-31.430388,-126.383182,-11.759067",here}{4}!
{2}Location:{4} Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Peru to
New Zealand
{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} 47 sq km
{3}land area:{4} 47 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km
{2}Coastline:{4} 51 km
{2}Maritime claims:{4}
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}exclusive economic zone:{4} 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 3 nm
{2}International disputes:{4} none
{2}Climate:{4} tropical, hot, humid, modified by southeast trade winds; rainy season (November to
March)
{2}Terrain:{4} rugged volcanic formation; rocky coastline with cliffs
{3}lowest point:{4} Pacific Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} Pawala Valley Ridge 347 m
{2}Natural resources:{4} miro trees (used for handicrafts), fish
{2}Land use:{4}
{3}arable land:{4} NA%
{3}permanent crops:{4} NA%
{3}meadows and pastures:{4} NA%
{3}forest and woodland:{4} NA%
{3}other:{4} NA%
{2}Irrigated land:{4} NA sq km
{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} deforestation (only a small portion of the original forest remains because of burning
and clearing for settlement)
{2}natural hazards:{4} typhoons (especially November to March)
{2}international agreements:{4} NA
{1}People{4}
{2}Population:{4} 56 (July 1996 est.)
{2}Age structure:{4}
{3}0-14 years:{4} NA
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA
{2}Population growth rate:{4} 0% (1996 est.)
{2}Birth rate:{4} NA births/1,000 population
{2}Death rate:{4} NA deaths/1,000 population
{2}Net migration rate:{4} NA migrant(s)/1,000 population
{2}Sex ratio:{4}
{3}at birth:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}under 15 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}15-64 years:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}65 years and over:{4} NA male(s)/female
{3}all ages:{4} NA male(s)/female
{2}Infant mortality rate:{4} NA deaths/1,000 live births
{2}Life expectancy at birth:{4}
{3}total population:{4} NA years
{3}male:{4} NA years
{3}female:{4} NA years
{2}Total fertility rate:{4} NA children born/woman
{2}Nationality:{4}
{3}noun:{4} Pitcairn Islander(s)
{3}adjective:{4} Pitcairn Islander
{2}Ethnic divisions:{4} descendants of the Bounty mutineers
{2}Religions:{4} Seventh-Day Adventist 100%
{2}Languages:{4} English (official), Tahitian/English dialect
{1}Government{4}
{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno Islands
{3}conventional short form:{4} Pitcairn Islands
{2}Type of government:{4} dependent territory of the UK
{2}Capital:{4} Adamstown
{2}Administrative divisions:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)
{2}Independence:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)
{2}National holiday:{4} Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen (second Saturday in June)
{2}Constitution:{4} Local Government Ordinance of 1964
{2}Legal system:{4} local island by-laws
{2}Suffrage:{4} 18 years of age; universal with three years residency
{2}Executive branch:{4}
{3}chief of state:{4} Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary
monarch, represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of
the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA August 1994); Commissioner (non-resident)
G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
{3}head of government:{4} Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since
NA); the island magistrate is elected every three years
{2}Legislative branch:{4} unicameral
Island Council: elections take place each December; election last held NA December 1995 (next
to be held NA December 1996); results - percent of vote NA; seats - (11 total, 5 elected) all
independents
{2}Judicial branch:{4} Island Court, island magistrate presides over the court and is elected every three
years
{2}Political parties and leaders:{4} none
{2}Other political or pressure groups:{4} NA
{2}International organization participation:{4} SPC
{2}Diplomatic representation in US:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)
{2}US diplomatic representation:{4} none (dependent territory of the UK)
{2}Flag:{4} blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Pitcairn Islander coat of
arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms is yellow, green, and light blue with a
shield featuring a yellow anchor
{1}Economy{4}
{2}Economic overview:{4} The inhabitants exist on fishing and subsistence farming. The fertile soil of
the valleys produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including citrus, sugarcane,
watermelons, bananas, yams, and beans. Bartering is an important part of the economy. The
major sources of revenue are the sale of postage stamps to collectors and the sale of handicrafts
to passing ships.
{2}GDP:{4} purchasing power parity - $NA
{2}GDP real growth rate:{4} NA%
{2}GDP per capita:{4} $NA
{2}GDP composition by sector:{4}
{3}agriculture:{4} NA%
{3}industry:{4} NA%
{3}services:{4} NA%
{2}Inflation rate (consumer prices):{4} NA%
{2}Labor force:{4} 14 able-bodied men (1993)
{3}by occupation:{4} no business community in the usual sense; some public works; subsistence
farming and fishing
{2}Unemployment rate:{4} NA%
{2}Budget:{4}
{3}revenues:{4} $588,000
{3}expenditures:{4} $583,000, including capital expenditures of $NA (1993/94 est.)
{2}Industries:{4} postage stamps, handicrafts
{2}Industrial production growth rate:{4} NA%
{2}Electricity:{4}
{3}capacity:{4} 110 kW
{3}production:{4} 300,000 kWh
{3}consumption per capita:{4} 5,360 kWh (1990)
{2}Agriculture:{4} wide variety of fruits and vegetables
{2}Exports:{4} $NA
{3}commodities:{4} fruits, vegetables, curios
{3}partners:{4} NA
{2}Imports:{4} $NA
{3}commodities:{4} fuel oil, machinery, building materials, flour, sugar, other foodstuffs
{3}partners:{4} NA
{2}External debt:{4} $NA
{2}Economic aid:{4}
{3}recipient:{4} ODA bilateral commitments (1992-93), $84,000
{2}Currency:{4} 1 New Zealand dollar (NZ$) = 100 cents
{2}Exchange rates:{4} New Zealand dollars (NZ$) per US$1 - 1.5138 (January 1996), 1.5235 (1995),
1.6844 (1994), 1.8495 (1993), 1.8584 (1992), 1.7265 (1991)
{2}Fiscal year:{4} 1 April - 31 March
{1}Transportation{4}
{2}Railways:{4} 0 km
{2}Highways:{4}
{3}total:{4} 6.4 km
{3}paved:{4} 0 km
{3}unpaved:{4} 6.4 km
{2}Ports:{4} Bounty Bay
{2}Merchant marine:{4} none
{2}Airports:{4} none
{1}Communications{4}
{2}Telephones:{4} 24
{2}Telephone system:{4} party line telephone service on the island
{3}domestic:{4} NA
{3}international:{4} radiotelephone
{2}Radio broadcast stations:{4} AM 1, FM 0, shortwave 0
{2}Radios:{4} NA
{2}Television broadcast stations:{4} 0
{2}Televisions:{4} NA
{1}Defense{4}
Defense note: defense is the responsibility of the UK