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 Ashmore and Cartier IslandsAshmore 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
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 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. 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 tropical
Coastline 74.1 km 74.1 km
Country name conventional long form: Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands


conventional short form: Ashmore and Cartier Islands
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 Attorney-General's Department territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services
Diplomatic representation from the US none (territory of Australia) none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation in the US none (territory of Australia) 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 Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef; Australia has closed the surrounding waters to Indonesian traditional fishing and has created a national park in the region while continuing to prospect for hydrocarbons in the vicinity
Economy - overview no economic activity no economic activity
Elevation extremes lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location 3 m
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location 3 m
Environment - current issues NA NA
Flag description the flag of Australia is used the flag of Australia is used
Geographic coordinates 12 14 S, 123 05 E 12 14 S, 123 05 E
Geography - note Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983 Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
Irrigated land 0 sq km 0 sq km (1998 est.)
Land boundaries 0 km 0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2005)
arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2001)
Legal system the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia, where applicable, apply 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 Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between north-western Australia and Timor island
Map references Southeast Asia 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
territorial sea: 12 nm


contiguous zone: 12 nm


continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation


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


note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and fresh water at Ashmore Reef's West Island (July 2004 est.)
Ports and harbors - none; offshore anchorage only
Terrain low with sand and coral low with sand and coral
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