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Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Introduction |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Background:
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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. |
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Geography |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Location:
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Southeastern Asia,
islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between northwestern Australia and
Timor island |
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Geographic coordinates:
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12 14 S, 123 05 E |
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Map references:
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Southeast Asia |
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Area:
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total: 5 sq km
land: 5 sq km
water: 0 sq km
note: includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and
Cartier Island |
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Area - comparative:
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about eight times the
size of The Mall in Washington, DC |
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Land boundaries:
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0 km |
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Coastline:
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74.1 km |
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Maritime claims:
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territorial sea:
12 nm
contiguous zone: 12 nm
continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
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Climate:
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tropical |
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Terrain:
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low with sand and coral
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Elevation extremes:
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lowest point:
Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: unnamed location 3 m |
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Natural resources:
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fish |
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Land use:
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arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2001) |
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Irrigated land:
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0 sq km (1998 est.) |
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Natural hazards:
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surrounded by shoals and
reefs that can pose maritime hazards |
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Environment - current issues:
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NA |
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Geography - note:
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Ashmore Reef National
Nature Reserve established in August 1983 |
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People |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Population:
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no indigenous inhabitants
note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and
fresh water at Ashmore Reef's West Island (July 2005 est.) |
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People - note:
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the landing of illegal
immigrants from Indonesia's Rote Island has become an ongoing problem
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Government |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Country name:
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conventional long
form: Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands
conventional short form: Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Dependency status:
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territory of Australia;
administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional
Services |
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Legal system:
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the laws of the
Commonwealth of Australia and the laws of the Northern Territory of
Australia, where applicable, apply |
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Diplomatic representation in the US:
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none (territory of
Australia)
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Diplomatic representation from the US:
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none (territory of
Australia)
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Flag description:
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the flag of Australia is
used
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Economy |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Economy - overview:
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no economic activity
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Transportation |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Ports and harbors:
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none; offshore anchorage
only
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Military |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Military - note:
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defense is the
responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian
Navy and Royal Australian Air Force |
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Transnational Issues |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands |
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Disputes - international:
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Indonesian groups
challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef; Australia closed the
surrounding waters to Indonesian traditional fishing and created a
national park in the region while continuing to prospect for
hydrocarbons in the vicinity |
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