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Norfolk Island Country Guide
Explore Norfolk Island in Oceania
The topography includes . The average density of population is approximately 53 per km². The notable climate conditions in Norfolk Island can be described as . Possible natural disasters include .
To reach someone in Norfolk Island dial +672 prior to a number. There are 0 installed telephones. And there are 0 registered mobile phones. The cellular networks commonly support frequencies of 900 MHz. Websites registered in this country end with the top level domain ".nf". If you want to bring electric equipment on your trip (e.g. laptop power supply), note the local power outlet of 220V - 50Hz.
About the flag and history of Norfolk Island
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; green stands for the rich vegetation on the island, and the pine tree - endemic to the island - is a symbol of Norfolk Island note: somewhat reminiscent of the flag of Canada with its use of only two colors and depiction of a prominent local floral symbol in the central white band.
Two British attempts at establishing the island as a penal colony (1788-1814 and 1825-55) were ultimately abandoned. In 1856, the island was resettled by Pitcairn Islanders, descendants of the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian companions.
Geography Quick-Facts
| Summary | Continent: Oceania Neighbours: Capital: Kingston |
| Size | 34 square kilometers (km² or sqkm) or 13 square miles (mi² or sqmi) |
| Population | 1,828 |
| Currency | Name Dollar, Currency Code:AUD |
| Country Top Level Domain (cTLD) | .nf |
| Telephone Country Prefix | +672 |
| Mobile Phone Connections | 0 |
| Landline Phone Connections | 0 |
Country Position in World Rankings
Information about single country attributes and how these compare against the rest of the world. The information below is compiled with data from 2013. As such, it may differ a bit to the Information above in the text (which is from 2010).
Geography
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 36 (sq km) | 235 |
People and Society
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,196 | 232 |
| Population growth rate | 0.01 (%) | 192 |
| Birth rate | -9.00 (births/1,000 population) | 230 |
| Death rate | -9.00 (deaths/1,000 population) | 231 |
| Net migration rate | -999.00 (migrant(s)/1,000 population) | 228 |
Economy
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 978 | 230 |
Communications
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Internet hosts | 128 | 205 |
Transportation
| Value name | Value | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Airports | 1 | 228 |
| Roadways | 80 (km) | 216 |
Data based on CIA facts book 2010 & 2013, wikipedia, national statistical offices and their census releases