Norfolk Island
Territory of Norfolk Island
territory of AustraliaIndependence none (territory of Australia)
Norfolk Island as the 1996 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 79 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.
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Geography
Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of | Australia
14 fieldsLand useshare of 34.6 sq km
Terrain
volcanic formation with mostly rolling plains
- lowest point:
- Pacific Ocean 0 m
- highest point:
- Mount Bates 319 m
Environment
- current issues:
- NA
- natural hazards:
- typhoons (especially May to July)
- international agreements:
- NA
People
14 fieldsReligions(1986)
Sex ratio
- at birth:
- NA male(s)/female
- under 15 years:
- NA male(s)/female
- 15-64 years:
- NA male(s)/female
- 65 years and over:
- NA male(s)/female
- all ages:
- NA male(s)/female
Government
Territory of Australia; Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch; Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terrence BROWN (since NA) was elected for not more than three years by the Legislative Assembly
19 fieldsLegislature, 9 seatsone dot, one seat
Name of country
- conventional long form:
- Territory of Norfolk Island
- conventional short form:
- Norfolk Island
Legal system
based on the laws of Australia, local ordinances and acts; English common law applies in matters not covered by either Australian or Norfolk Island law
Executive branch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch;
- the queen and Australia are represented by Administrator Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992) who was appointed by the governor general of Australia
- head of government:
- Assembly President and Chief Minister John Terrence BROWN (since NA) was elected for not more than three years by the Legislative Assembly
- cabinet:
- Executive Council is made up of executive members of the Legislative Assembly
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
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.
20 fieldsInstalled generating capacity, 7,000 kW
Economic 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.
Exports
$1.5 million (f.o.b., FY91/92)
- commodities:
- postage stamps, seeds of the Norfolk Island pine and Kentia palm, small quantities of avocados
- partners:
- Australia, Pacific Islands, NZ, Asia, Europe
Imports
$17.9 million (c.i.f., FY91/92)
- commodities:
- NA
- partners:
- Australia, Pacific Islands, NZ, Asia, Europe
Exchange rates
Australian dollars ($A) per US$1 - 1.3477 (January 1996), 1.3486 (1995), 1.3667 (1994), 1.4704 (1993), 1.3600 (1992), 1.2835 (1991), 1.2799 (1990)
Transportation
5 fieldsNetworkskm
Communications
7 fieldsCite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Norfolk Island.” The World Factbook 1996. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/norfolk-island/1996.