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Background:
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Scattered over more than three-quarters of a million square kilometers of ocean, the Coral Sea Islands were declared a territory of Australia in 1969. They are uninhabited except for a small meteorological staff on the Willis Islets. Automated weather stations, beacons, and a lighthouse occupy many other islands and reefs.
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Economy - overview:
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no economic activity
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Communications - note:
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there are automatic weather stations on many of the isles and reefs relaying data to the mainland
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Ports and terminals:
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none; offshore anchorage only
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Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of Australia; visited regularly by the Royal Australian Navy; Australia has control over the activities of visitors
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Disputes - international:
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none
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This page was last updated on 19 September, 2006
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