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Flag of Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Map of Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Introduction Ashmore and Cartier Islands
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.
Geography Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Location:
 Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between northwestern Australia and Timor island
Geographic coordinates:
 12 14 S, 123 05 E
Map references:
 Southeast Asia
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
Area - comparative:
 about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Land boundaries:
 0 km
Coastline:
 74.1 km
Maritime claims:
 territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 12 nm
continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Climate:
 tropical
Terrain:
 low with sand and coral
Elevation extremes:
 lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: unnamed location 3 m
Natural resources:
 fish
Land use:
 arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2005)
Irrigated land:
 0 sq km
Natural hazards:
 surrounded by shoals and reefs that can pose maritime hazards
Environment - current issues:
 NA
Geography - note:
 Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
People Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Population:
 no indigenous inhabitants
note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and fresh water at Ashmore Reef's West Island (July 2006 est.)
People - note:
 the landing of illegal immigrants from Indonesia's Rote Island has become an ongoing problem
Government Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Country name:
 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 Department of Transport and Regional Services
Legal system:
 the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia, where applicable, apply
Diplomatic representation in the US:
 none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation from the US:
 none (territory of Australia)
Flag description:
 the flag of Australia is used
Economy Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Economy - overview:
 no economic activity

Transportation Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Ports and terminals:
 none; offshore anchorage only
Military Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Military - note:
 defense is the responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force
Transnational Issues Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Disputes - international:
 Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef; Australia has 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

This page was last updated on 18 January, 2007