Quick Data on Norfolk Island
Short Name | Norfolk Island |
Capital | Kingston |
Long Name | Territory of Norfolk Island |
Country Code | NF |
Continent | Oceania |
Total Area | 36 sq km |
Population | 1,748 |
Language | English |
Nationality | Norfolk Islander(s) |
Geography of Norfolk Island
As a country in Australia – Oceania, with coordinates at 29 02 S, 167 57 E, Norfolk Island neighbors n/a. The terrain in Norfolk Island is described as volcanic island with mostly rolling plains, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Norfolk Island: subtropical; mild, little seasonal temperature variation.
Surface Total | 36 sq km |
Land Surface | 36 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 32 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Mount Bates 319 m |
Resources of Norfolk Island
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish. The agricultural land occupies 25.00% of Norfolk Island, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 11.50%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 25.00% | 9 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 11.50% | 4 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 63.50% | 23 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Norfolk Island
The population of the country is estimated at 1,748 people, with the biggest urban area having n/a. Known as Norfolk Islander(s), the people from Norfolk Island come from diversified ethnic groups such as Australian 22.8%, English 22.4%, Pitcairn 20%, Scottish 6%, Irish 5.2% (2011 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 46.8% (Anglican 29.2%, Uniting Church in Australia 9.8%, Presbyterian 2.9%, Seventh Day Adventist 2.7%, other 2.2%), Roman Catholic 12.6%, other Christian 2.9%, other 1.4%, none 26.7%, unspecified 9.5% (2016 est.).
Population | 1,748 |
Nationality | Norfolk Islander(s) |
Official Language | English |
Other Languages | English (official) 44.9%, Norfolk (also known as Norfuk or Norf’k, which is a mixture of 18th century English and ancient Tahitian) 40.3%, Fijian 1.8%, other 6.8%, unspecified 6.2% (2016 est.) |
Birth Rate | n/a births / 1000 population (n/a) |
Death Rate | n/a deaths / 1000 population (n/a) |
Urban Population | n/a of total population (n/a) |
Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island is a non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia; note – the Norfolk Island Regional Council, which began operations 1 July 2016, is responsible for planning and managing a variety of public services, including those funded by the Government of Australia. The legal system makes use of English common law and the laws of Australia.
Governing Type | non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia; note – the Norfolk Island Regional Council, which began operations 1 July 2016, is responsible for planning and managing a variety of public services, including those funded by the Government of Australia |
Citizenship by Birth | see Australia |
Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
Dual Citizenship | n/a |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Norfolk Island
From a population total of 1,748, the labor force is 978 (2006). The main products in agriculture are: Norfolk Island pine seed, Kentia palm seed, cereals, vegetables, fruit; cattle, poultry. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, light industry, ready mixed concrete. Its exports cover postage stamps, seeds of the Norfolk Island pine and Kentia palm, small quantities of avocados. The main import products are: NA.
Exports | NA |
Imports | $NA |
Export Partners | n/a |
Import Partners | n/a |
GDP / Capita | n/a |
Electricity Production | n/a |
Electrification Rate | n/a |
Internet Users | 765 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 34.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Norfolk Island, statistics sectio