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Compare Coral Sea Islands (2004) - Europa Island (2003)

Compare Coral Sea Islands (2004) z Europa Island (2003)

 Coral Sea Islands (2004)Europa Island (2003)
 Coral Sea IslandsEuropa Island
Airports - 1 (2002)
Airports - with unpaved runways - total: 1


914 to 1,523 m: 1 (2002)
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
total: 28 sq km


land: 28 sq km


water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative NA about 0.16 times the size of Washington, DC
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. A French possession since 1897, the island is heavily wooded; it is the site of a small military garrison that staffs a weather station.
Climate tropical tropical
Coastline 3,095 km 22.2 km
Country name conventional long form: Coral Sea Islands Territory


conventional short form: Coral Sea Islands
conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Europa Island


local long form: none


local short form: Ile Europa
Dependency status territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion
Diplomatic representation from the US none (territory of Australia) -
Diplomatic representation in the US none (territory of Australia) -
Disputes - international none claimed by Madagascar
Economy - overview no economic activity no economic activity
Elevation extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location on Cato Island 6 m
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location 24 m
Environment - current issues no permanent fresh water resources NA
Executive branch administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories -
Flag description the flag of Australia is used the flag of France is used
Geographic coordinates 18 00 S, 152 00 E 22 20 S, 40 22 E
Geography - note important nesting area for birds and turtles wildlife sanctuary
Irrigated land 0 sq km (1998 est.) 0 sq km (1998 est.)
Land boundaries 0 km 0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (mostly grass or scrub cover) (2001)
arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (mangrove forests and woodlands) (1998 est.)
Legal system the laws of Australia, where applicable, apply the laws of France, where applicable, apply
Location Oceania, islands in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from southern Madagascar to southern Mozambique
Map references Oceania Africa
Maritime claims territorial sea: 3 nm


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 NM


territorial sea: 12 NM
Military - note defense is the responsibility of Australia; visited regularly by the Royal Australian Navy; Australia has control over the activities of visitors defense is the responsibility of France
Natural hazards occasional tropical cyclones NA
Natural resources NEGL NEGL
Population no indigenous inhabitants


note: there is a staff of three to four at the meteorological station (2004 est.)
no indigenous inhabitants


note: there is a small French military garrison and a few meteorologists; visited by scientists (July 2003 est.)
Ports and harbors none; offshore anchorage only none; offshore anchorage only
Terrain sand and coral reefs and islands (or cays) low and flat
Waterways - none
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