ASHMORE-AND-CARTIER-ISLANDSMore about Ashmore-and-Cartier-Islands Information about travelling to Ashmore-and-Cartier-IslandsAshmore-and-Cartier-Islands is located in Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between northwestern Australia and Timor island |
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General info about Ashmore-and-Cartier-Islands
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, became a marine reserve in 2000.
Climate tropical Resources fish Economy no economic activity
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Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Top of Page Environment illegal killing of protected wildlife by traditional Indonesian fisherman, as well as fishing by non-traditional Indonesian vessels, are ongoing problems Cities in Ashmore-and-Cartier-Islands |
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