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{bitmap= 26,50,"flags\Aust.bmp"}
{bigtext=150,120,"Coral Sea Islands"}
{4}(territory of Australia)
{1}Geography{4}
{4}To see a map of the Coral Sea Islands, click {z,"141.991294,-21.228529,156.237436,-10.220381",here}{4}!
{2}Location:{4} Oceania, islands in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia
{2}Area:{4}
{3}total area:{4} less than 3 sq km
{3}land area:{4} less than 3 sq km
{3}comparative area:{4} NA
{3}note:{4} includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of about 1 million sq
km, with Willis Islets the most important
{2}Land boundaries:{4} 0 km
{2}Coastline:{4} 3,095 km
{2}Maritime claims:{4}
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
{3}territorial sea:{4} 3 nm
{2}International disputes:{4} none
{2}Climate:{4} tropical
{2}Terrain:{4} sand and coral reefs and islands (or cays)
{3}lowest point:{4} Pacific Ocean 0 m
{3}highest point:{4} unnamed location on Cato Island 6 m
{2}Natural resources:{4} negligible
{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% (mostly grass or scrub cover)
{2}Irrigated land:{4} 0 sq km
{2}Environment:{4}
{3}current issues:{4} no permanent fresh water resources
{2}natural hazards:{4} occasional, tropical cyclones
{2}international agreements:{4} NA
{2}Geographic note:{4} important nesting area for birds and turtles
{1}People{4}
{2}Population:{4} no indigenous inhabitants; note - there are three meteorologists
{1}Government{4}
{2}Name of country:{4}
{3}conventional long form:{4} Coral Sea Islands Territory
{3}conventional short form:{4} Coral Sea Islands
{2}Type of government:{4} territory of Australia administered by the Ministry for Environment, Sport, and
Territories
{2}Capital:{4} none; administered from Canberra, Australia
{2}Independence:{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; visited regularly by the Royal Australian
Navy; Australia has control over the activities of visitors