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Brief History. In 1931, these uninhabited islands came under Australian authority. Australian 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, is now a marine reserve.
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Country Information
Local name: Ashmore and Cartier Islands Capital: Population: no indigenous inhabitants Government: territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services Currency: Land size: 5 sq km Topography: low with sand and coral Typical foods: Major exports: |
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