Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno Islands
dependent territory of the UKIndependence none (dependent territory of the UK)
Pitcairn Islands as the 1996 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 80 fields, one of 36 editions from 1990 to 2025.
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Geography
Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about | one-half of the way from Peru to New Zealand
14 fieldsLocation
Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about one-half of the way from Peru to New Zealand
Terrain
rugged volcanic formation; rocky coastline with cliffs
- lowest point:
- Pacific Ocean 0 m
- highest point:
- Pawala Valley Ridge 347 m
Environment
- current issues:
- deforestation (only a small portion of the original forest remains because of burning and clearing for settlement)
- natural hazards:
- typhoons (especially November to March)
- international agreements:
- NA
People
14 fieldsSex 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
Dependent territory of the UK; Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
20 fieldsName of country
- conventional long form:
- Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno Islands
- conventional short form:
- Pitcairn Islands
Executive branch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by UK High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of the Pitcairn Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA August 1994);
- Commissioner (non-resident) G. D. HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the Island Council)
- head of government:
- Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA); the island magistrate is elected every three years
Island Council
- elections take place each December;
- election last held NA December 1995 (next to be held NA December 1996);
- results - percent of vote NA;
- seats - (11 total, 5 elected) all independents
Judicial branch
Island Court, island magistrate presides over the court and is elected every three years
Flag
- blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Pitcairn Islander coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag;
- the coat of arms is yellow, green, and light blue with a shield featuring a yellow anchor
Economy
The inhabitants exist on fishing and | subsistence farming.
20 fieldsInstalled generating capacity, 110 kW
Economic overview
The inhabitants exist on fishing and subsistence farming. The fertile soil of the valleys produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including citrus, sugarcane, watermelons, bananas, yams, and beans. Bartering is an important part of the economy. The major sources of revenue are the sale of postage stamps to collectors and the sale of handicrafts to passing ships.
Imports
$NA
- commodities:
- fuel oil, machinery, building materials, flour, sugar, other foodstuffs
- partners:
- NA
Exchange rates
New Zealand dollars (NZ$) per US$1 - 1.5138 (January 1996), 1.5235 (1995), 1.6844 (1994), 1.8495 (1993), 1.8584 (1992), 1.7265 (1991)
Transportation
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Communications
7 fieldsCite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Pitcairn Islands.” The World Factbook 1996. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/pitcairn-islands/1996.