Norfolk Island

Territory of Norfolk Island

territory of AustraliaIndependence none (territory of Australia)

Norfolk Island as the 1995 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 73 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.

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CapitalKingston (administrative center)

Area34.6 sq km

LocationOceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of

Populationas each edition published it

2,756 people July 1995 est. · 2,533 in 1990

Population growth% a year

1.69% 1995 est. · 1.69% in 1993

Geography

Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of | Australia

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Land useshare of 34.6 sq km

permanent crops 0%meadows and pastures 25%forest and woodland 0%other 75%arable land 0% in all

Area

34.6sq km

land area: 34.6 sq kmcomparative area: about 0.2 times the size of Washington, DC

Coastline

32km

land boundaries: 0 kmexclusive fishing zone: 200 nmterritorial sea: 3 nm

Location

Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia

Climate

subtropical, mild, little seasonal temperature variation

Terrain

volcanic formation with mostly rolling plains

Environment

current issues:: NA
natural hazards:: typhoons (especially May to July)
international agreements:: NA

People

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Population

2,756

(July 1995 est.)growth rate: 1.69% (1995 est.)

Religions(1986)

Anglican 39%Roman Catholic 11.7%Uniting Church in Australia 16.4%Seventh-Day Adventist 4.4%none 9.2%unknown 16.9%other 2.4% (1986)

Age structure

0-14 years:: NA
15-64 years:: NA
65 years and over:: NA

Nationality

noun:: Norfolk Islander(s)
adjective:: Norfolk Islander(s)

Ethnic divisions

descendants of the Bounty mutineers, Australian, New Zealander

Languages

English (official), Norfolk a mixture of 18th century English and ancient Tahitian

Government

Territory of Australia; Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992), who is appointed by the Governor General of Australia; Assembly President David Ernest BUFFETT (since NA May 1992)

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Legislature, 9 seatsone dot, one seat

independents 9

Names

conventional long form:: Territory of Norfolk Island
conventional short form:: Norfolk Island

Digraph

Type

territory of Australia

Capital

Kingston (administrative center); Burnt Pine (commercial center)

Administrative divisions

none (territory of Australia)

Independence

none (territory of Australia)

National holiday

Pitcairners Arrival Day Anniversary, 8 June (1856)

Constitution

Norfolk Island Act of 1979

Legal system

wide legislative and executive responsibility under the Norfolk Island Act of 1979; Supreme Court

Suffrage

18 years of age; universal

Executive branch

chief of state:: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992), who is appointed by the Governor General of Australia
head of government:: Assembly President David Ernest BUFFETT (since NA May 1992)
cabinet:: Executive Council

Legislative branch

unicameral

Legislative Assembly

elections last held 20 May 1992 (next to be held NA May 1995);
results - percent of vote by party NA;
seats - (9 total) independents 9

Judicial branch

Supreme Court

Political parties and leaders

Member of

none

Diplomatic representation in US

none (territory of Australia)

US diplomatic representation

none (territory of Australia)

Flag

three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green with a large green Norfolk Island pine tree centered in the slightly wider white band

Economy

The primary economic activity is tourism, which has brought | a level of prosperity unusual among inhabitants of the Pacific | islands.

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Installed generating capacity, 7,000 kW

Electricity production

8 millionElectricity consumption per capita

3,160 (1990)

Overview

The primary economic activity is tourism, which has brought a level of prosperity unusual among inhabitants of the Pacific islands. The number of visitors has increased steadily over the years and reached 29,000 in FY88/89. Revenues from tourism have given the island a favorable balance of trade and helped the agricultural sector to become self-sufficient in the production of beef, poultry, and eggs.

National product

GDP $NA

National product real growth rate

NA%

National product per capita

$NA

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

NA%

Unemployment rate

NA%

Budget

revenues:: $NA
expenditures:: $4.2 million, including capital expenditures of $400,000 (1989 est.)

Exports

$1.7 million (f.o.b., FY85/86)

commodities:: postage stamps, seeds of the Norfolk Island pine and Kentia palm, small quantities of avocados
partners:: Australia, Pacific Islands, NZ, Asia, Europe