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 Coral Sea Islands
Area total: less than 3 sq km


land: less than 3 sq km


water: 0 sq km


note: includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of about 780,000 sq km, with the Willis Islets the most important
Area - comparative NA
Background Scattered over some 1 million square kilometers of ocean, the Coral Sea Islands were declared a territory of Australia in 1969. They are uninhabited except for a small meteorological staff on the Willis Islets. Automated weather stations, beacons, and a lighthouse occupy many other islands and reefs.
Climate tropical
Coastline 3,095 km
Country name conventional long form: Coral Sea Islands Territory


conventional short form: Coral Sea Islands
Dependency status territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories
Diplomatic representation from the US none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation in the US none (territory of Australia)
Disputes - international none
Economy - overview no economic activity
Elevation extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location on Cato Island 6 m
Environment - current issues no permanent fresh water resources
Executive branch administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories
Flag description the flag of Australia is used
Geographic coordinates 18 00 S, 152 00 E
Geography - note important nesting area for birds and turtles
Irrigated land 0 sq km (1998 est.)
Land boundaries 0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (mostly grass or scrub cover) (2001)
Legal system the laws of Australia, where applicable, apply
Location Oceania, islands in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia
Map references Oceania
Maritime claims territorial sea: 3 nm


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Military - note defense is the responsibility of Australia; visited regularly by the Royal Australian Navy; Australia has control over the activities of visitors
Natural hazards occasional tropical cyclones
Natural resources NEGL
Population no indigenous inhabitants


note: there is a staff of three to four at the meteorological station (2004 est.)
Ports and harbors none; offshore anchorage only
Terrain sand and coral reefs and islands (or cays)
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