Fun facts about Norfolk Island
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Norfolk Island was uninhabited when first settled by Europeans, but evidence of earlier habitation was obvious.
Norfolk Island
Australia
Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island.
From the “History” section
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Norfolk Island was settled by East Polynesian seafarers in the 13th or 14th century.
Norfolk Island
Australia
Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island.
From the “History” section
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The island's highest point is Mount Bates, which reaches 319 metres (1,047 feet) above sea level.
Norfolk Island
Australia
Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island.
From the “Geography” section
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Norfolk Island has 174 native plants, of which 51 are endemic.
Norfolk Island
Australia
Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Steve Daggar · CC BY 3.0
Islanders speak both English and a creole language known as Norfuk, which is decreasing in popularity.
Norfolk Island
Australia
Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Steve Daggar · CC BY 3.0