Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Coral Sea Islands

Scattered over more than three-quarters of a million square kilometers of ocean, the Coral Sea Islands were declared a territory of Australia in 1969. They are uninhabited except for a small meteorological staff on the Willis Islets. Automated weather stations, beacons, and a lighthouse occupy many other islands and reefs. (from the CIA)
 
 
 

Economic Overview

No economic activity

Environmental Issues

No permanent fresh water resources

Population

No indigenous inhabitants note: there is a staff of three to four at the meteorological station on willis island (july 2007 est.)

Location

Oceania, islands in the coral sea, northeast of australia

Area

Total: less than 3 sq km land: less than 3 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes numerous small islands and reefs scattered over a sea area of about 780,000 sq km, with the willis islets the most important

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Country Aliases

Conventional long form: coral sea islands territory conventional short form: coral sea islands

International Disputes

None

Sources: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)