Coral Sea Islands' Geography | Coral Sea Islands Geography

Coral Sea Islands Map

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 780,000 sq km, with the Willis Islets the most important

Area - comparative: NA

Land boundaries: 0 km

Coastline: 3,095 km

Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 3 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 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% other: 100% (mostly grass or scrub cover) (2001)

Irrigated land: 0 sq km

Natural hazards: Occasional tropical cyclones

Environment - current issues: No permanent fresh water resources

Environment - international agreements:

Geography - note: Important nesting area for birds and turtles

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