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Coral Sea Islands Geography
Coral Sea Islands Geography: A summary of information about Coral Sea Islands Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Coral Sea Islands: Geography
Location
Oceania, islands in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia
Geographic coordinates
18 00 S, 152 00 E
Map references
Oceania
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 1 million sq km, with the Willis Islets the most important
Area - comparative
NA
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
3,095 km
Maritime claims
exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm
Climate
tropical
Terrain
sand and coral reefs and islands (or cays)
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: unnamed location on Cato Island 6 m
Natural resources
NEGL
Land use
arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% permanent pastures: 0% forests and woodland: 0% other: 100% (mostly grass or scrub cover)
Irrigated land
0 sq km (1993)
Natural hazards
occasional, tropical cyclones
Environment - current issues
no permanent fresh water resources
Geography - note
important nesting area for birds and turtles
