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 Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Area total: 5 sq km


land: 5 sq km


water: 0 sq km


note: includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and Cartier Island
Area - comparative about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Background These uninhabited islands came under Australian authority in 1931; formal administration began two years later. Ashmore Reef supports a rich and diverse avian and marine habitat; in 1983, it became a National Nature Reserve. Cartier Island, a former bombing range, is now a marine reserve.
Climate tropical
Coastline 74.1 km
Country name conventional long form: Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands


conventional short form: Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Dependency status territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services
Diplomatic representation from the US none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation in the US none (territory of Australia)
Disputes - international Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to these islands; Australia closed parts of the Ashmore and Cartier Reserve to Indonesian traditional fishing and placed restrictions on certain catches
Economy - overview no economic activity
Elevation extremes lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location 3 m
Environment - current issues NA
Flag description the flag of Australia is used
Geographic coordinates 12 14 S, 123 05 E
Geography - note Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
Irrigated land 0 sq km
Land boundaries 0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2005)
Legal system the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia, where applicable, apply
Location Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between northwestern Australia and Timor island
Map references Southeast Asia
Maritime claims territorial sea: 12 nm


contiguous zone: 12 nm


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm


continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
Military - note defense is the responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force
Natural hazards surrounded by shoals and reefs that can pose maritime hazards
Natural resources fish
People - note the landing of illegal immigrants from Indonesia's Rote Island has become an ongoing problem
Population no indigenous inhabitants


note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and fresh water at Ashmore Reef's West Island
Terrain low with sand and coral
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