The islands lie 200 miles 320 km northwest of western australia state and some 105 miles 170 km southwest of the island of roti, indonesia. Lee ashmore and cartier islands fact book por disponible en rakuten kobo. Discovering how gods peace can override your emotional responses. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of ashmore and cartier islands geography 2020 information contained here. The vegetation is dominated by shrubs, grasses and creepers. Malden island, rockall, surtsey, jarvis island, ashmore and cartier islands, st kilda, scotland, cocos island books group on. Ashmore reef supports a rich and diverse avian and marine habitat. The austalian nature conservation agency manages the nature reserve, with a presence between march and november. Bookfactory ashmore and cartier islands log book journal logbook 120 page, 8. If we dont have your hometown or community online, or if we are missing some valuable information about your town or city, please let us know by filling out and submiting the various forms found within our site. The islands are uninhabited and composed of coral and sand with some grass cover. From the solar system to the world economy to educational games, fact monster has the info kids are seeking. Free world geography educational materials images, printables, and more southeastern asia.
The australian mainland is about 340 kilometres 210 mi to the southwest. Cartier island, a former bombing range, is now a marine reserve. However it has become a major hub for human smuggling and asylum seekers from indonesians into the anzc. Four of these species are introduced and naturalised. Smashwords about aiden mann, author of ashmore and cartier. Ashmore and cartier islands map australia mapcarta.
Ashmore and cartier islands national reserves environment. The population of the ashmore and cartier islands is 0 as of 2008. Download your free e book today and experience gods gift of peace in your life. Ashmore and cartier islands are a territory off the northwest coast of australia these uninhabited islands came under australian authority in 1931. Another 69 words 5 lines of text covering the years 1584, 1585, 1587, 1588, 1773, 1592 and 1621 are included under the topic early ashmore history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. The flora of ashmore and cartier islands consists of 16 families, 23 genera and 27 species. Ashmore and cartier islands central intelligence agency. Our site is coppa and kidsafecertified, so you can rest assured its a safe place for kids to grow and explore. See more ideas about australia, island and commonwealth.
Buy ashmore and cartier islands by books, zhingoora isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands is the collective name for two groups of small lowlying uninhabited tropical islands. The territory is locatit in the indian ocean situatit on the edge o the continental shelf, aboot 320 km 199 mi off the northwest coast o australie an 144 km 89 mi. Download your free e book today, and discover the tools that god has supplied in. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands is made up of the west, middle and east islands of ashmore reef as well as cartier island and the surrounding 12 nautical mile territorial sea. Ashmore and cartier islands simple english wikipedia, the. This section holds a short summary of the history of the area of presentday the ashmore and cartier islands, illustrated with maps, including historical maps of former countries and empires that included presentday the ashmore and cartier islands.
Cia the world factbook ashmore and cartier islands. The australian mainland is about 340 kilometres 210 mi to the southwest, the island of timor and roti next to it is about 160 kilometres 99 mi to the north. These uninhabited islands came under australian authority in 1931. Ashmore and cartier islands ashmore and cartier islands are a territory off the northwest coast of australia. In 1983, it became a national characteristics source. The islands are in the indian ocean northwest of australia and south of the indonesian island of roti. Ashmore reef, formally the ashmore and cartier islands, is four lowlying islands and two reefs, 320km northwest of the australian mainland, and 150km south of the indonesian island of rote.
Ashmore and cartier islands 2020, cia world factbook. Cartier island, 33 mi 53 km to the southeast, is sandy and also surrounded by a reef. Ilhas ashmore e cartier wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. In this e book from tony evans, you will learn principles related to. Ashmore and cartier islands travel guide at wikivoyage.
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Ashmore and cartier islands simple english wikipedia. Ashmore island was discovered by captain samuel ashmore in 1811 from his ship hms hibernia and named after him. Ashmore and cartier island alexis brown history of. Atlas of ashmore and cartier islands wikimedia commons. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands is the collectibe name for two groups of small lowlying uninhabited tropical islands. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands are two groups of small lowlying uninhabited tropical islands in the indian ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf northwest of australia and south of the indonesian island of rote. Ashmore and cartier islands geographical names, map, geographic coordinates. You can also signup to receive email notifications whenever aiden mann releases a new book. Media in category ashmore and cartier islands the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Cia world factbook world factbook ashmore and cartier islands. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of ashmore and cartier islands 2020 information contained here. Revised 29august1997 maps of ashmore and cartier islands. The territory is located in the indian ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km 199 mi.
In addition, two species have been introduced but not naturalised. The islands lie 200 miles 320 km northwest of western australia state and some 105 miles. The general knowledge book series, are designed for specific country, are one of the most admired book. Please select a country to view world afghanistan akrotiri albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda arctic ocean argentina armenia aruba ashmore and cartier islands atlantic ocean australia austria azerbaijan bahamas, the bahrain baker island bangladesh barbados belarus belgium belize benin bermuda.
Ashmore and cartier islands, officially territory of ashmore and cartier islands, external territory of australia, in the indian ocean. Ashmore and cartier islands wikipedia republished wiki 2. A national nature reserve, ashmore reef abounds with bird and ocean life. The islands are uninhabited, small, low and composed of coral and sand, with some grass cover. Jun 18, 2016 cia world fact book, 2004ashmore and cartier islands. The territory o ashmore an cartier islands is an uninhabitit freemit territory o australie conseestin o fower lawlyin tropical islands in twa separate reefs, an the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generatit bi the islands. Australia has closed parts of the ashmore and cartier reserve to indonesian traditional fishing. Smashwords about aiden mann, author of ashmore and. Not many people live or visit there because the australian government runs the islands of ashmore and cartier.
Ashmore island actually composed of three reef islets is part of ashmore reef national nature reserve, which comprises several marine habitats, including seagrass meadows, intertidal sand flats, coral reef flats, and lagoons. Cia world fact book, 2004 ashmore and cartier islands. No resources have been tagged ashmore and cartier islands. Living a life of victory in the authority granted you through jesus christ. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands comprises west, middle and east islands of the ashmore reef, cartier island and the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by these islands. Legal resources ashmore and cartier islands library.
The world factbook 1990ashmore and cartier islands. Ashmore and cartier islands came under australian power in 1931. Ashmore reef is comprised of three coral islets west, middle, and east enclosed by a coral reef. Smashwords ashmore and cartier islands national reserves. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands is an uninhabited external territory of australia consisting of four lowlying tropical islands in two separate reefs, and the 12 nautical mile. Ashmore and cartier islands geography 2020, cia world factbook. According to australian literature, cartier island was discovered by captain nash in 1800, and named after his ship cartier. The territory is located in the indian ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km 199 mi off the northwest coast of australia and 144 km 89. Ashmore national reserve, cartier island marine reserve, ashmore reef and cartier island travel. To enter into this island, a permit is required from the australian government. Cartier island is an uninhabited and unvegetated sand cay in a platform reef in the timor sea north of australia and south of indonesia. Our goal is to have all of the communities within australia represented on our pages. Cartier island, once a bombing range, is now a marine reserve.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of ashmore and cartier islands geography 2020. Territories, colonies, and dependencies fact monster. Ashmore offshore facilitates a rich and different bird and underwater habitat. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our ashmore research. Sources of primary law for ashmore and cartier islands, available to the general public. Ashmore and cartier islands are a territory off the northwest coast of australia. The territory of ashmore and cartier islands is an uninhabited external territory of australia consisting of four lowlying tropical islands in two separate reefs, and the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by the islands. Ashmore and cartier islands 25 words see australian external territories ashmore and cartier islands, christmas island, cocos keeling islands, norfolk island. Ashmore national reserve, cartier island marine reserve, ashmore reef and cartier island travel smashwords ashmore and cartier islands national reserves environment a book. Cartier island, a former bombing range, became a marine reserve in 2000. Ashmore and cartier islands article about ashmore and. May 08, 2017 ashmore national reserve, cartier island marine reserve, ashmore reef and cartier island travel aiden manns tag cloud ashmore and cartier islands ashmore history ashmore national reserve ashmore reef and cartier island travel. Ashmore and cartier islands australiaoceania wikibizpedia. Ashmore and cartier islands free world geography educational materials images, printables, and more southeastern asia flag of the ashmore and cartier islands.
Ashmore and cartier islands fact book ebook by kartindo. Territory of ashmore and cartier islands territory of ashmore and cartier islands. Duttons ashmore reef bill passed as coalition and labor. Read ashmore and cartier islands fact book by available from rakuten kobo. However, ashmore and cartier islands remain a separate entity from the northern territory. In 1983, the ashmore reef national nature reserve was created under the national parks and wildlife conservation act 1975. Flag of ashmore and cartier islands origins and history. It is within the territory of ashmore and cartier islands, an external territory of australia.