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Austria Country Profile Austria Flag - Austria Maps - Latest Austria News - Austria Detailed Country Profile Source: CIA World Factbook    Introduction    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Background: These uninhabited islands came under Australian authority in 1931; 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.    Geography    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Location: Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between northwestern Australia and Timor island Geographic coordinates: 12 14 S, 123 05 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 5 sq km land: 5 sq km water: 0 sq km note: includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and Cartier Island Area - comparative: about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 74.1 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 12 nm continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical Terrain: low with sand and coral Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: unnamed location 3 m Natural resources: fish Land use: arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2001) Irrigated land: 0 sq km (1998 est.) Natural hazards: surrounded by shoals and reefs that can pose maritime hazards Environment - current issues: NA Geography - note: Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983    People    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Population: no indigenous inhabitants note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and fresh water at Ashmore Reef's West Island (July 2005 est.) People - note: the landing of illegal immigrants from Indonesia's Rote Island has become an ongoing problem    Government    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Country name: conventional long form: Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands conventional short form: Ashmore and Cartier Islands Dependency status: territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services Legal system: the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia, where applicable, apply Diplomatic representation in the US: none (territory of Australia) Diplomatic representation from the US: none (territory of Australia) Flag description: the flag of Australia is used    Economy    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Economy - overview: no economic activity    Transportation    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Ports and harbors: none; offshore anchorage only    Military    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Military - note: defense is the responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force    Transnational Issues    Ashmore and Cartier Islands Disputes - international: Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef; Australia closed the surrounding waters to Indonesian traditional fishing and created a national park in the region while continuing to prospect for hydrocarbons in the vicinity   Austria Data Profile Year 1999 2002 2003 People Population, total 8.0 million 8.1 million 8.1 million Population growth (annual %) 0.2 0.4 0.3 Life expectancy (years) 77.9 78.8 79.1 Fertility rate (births per woman) 1.3 1.4 1.4 Infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) 4.4 4.1 4.5 Under 5 mortality rate (per 1,000 children) 6.0 6.0 .. Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total) .. .. .. Child immunization, measles (% of under 12 mos) 80.0 78.0 79.0 Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population aged 15-49) .. .. 0.3 Primary completion rate, total (% age group) .. .. .. Primary completion rate, female (% age group) .. .. .. Net primary enrollment (% relevant age group) 90.5 .. .. Net secondary enrollment (% relevant age group) 88.5 .. .. Environment Surface area (sq. km) 83,860.0 83,860.0 83,860.0 Forests (1,000 sq. km) .. .. .. Deforestation (avearge annual % 1990-2000) .. .. .. Internal freshwater resources per capita (cubic meters) .. .. 6,798.5 CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita) 7.7 .. .. Access to improved water source (% of total pop.) .. 100.0 .. Access to improved sanitation (% of urban pop.) .. 100.0 .. Energy use per capita (kg of oil equivalent) 3,620.6 3,774.2 .. Electricity use per capita (kWh) 6,428.6 6,838.5 .. Economy GNI, Atlas method (current US$) 208.7 billion 193.3 billion 216.9 billion GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) 26,110.0 23,970.0 26,810.0 GDP (current $) 210.0 billion 205.5 billion 253.1 billion GDP growth (annual %) 2.7 1.4 0.7 GDP implicit price deflator (annual % growth) 0.7 1.4 2.0 Value added in agriculture (% of GDP) 2.5 2.4 2.3 Value added in industry (% of GDP) 32.9 32.0 31.7 Value added in services (% of GDP) 64.6 65.6 65.9 Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 45.5 52.8 51.8 Imports of goods and services (% of GDP) 46.3 50.6 50.3 Gross capital formation (% of GDP) 24.6 22.4 23.0 Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) 38.1 39.1 .. Cash surplus/deficit (% of GDP) -2.6 -1.0 .. Technology and infrastructure Fixed lines and mobile telephones (per 1,000 people) 992.2 1,275.0 1,359.5 Telephone average cost of local call (US$ per three minutes) 0.2 0.2 0.2 Personal computers (per 1,000 people) 256.8 369.3 .. Internet users (per 1,000 people) 225.0 414.7 462.0 Paved roads (% of total) 100.0 100.0 .. Aircraft departures 127.2 thousand 135.5 thousand 128.4 thousand Trade and finance Trade in goods as a share of GDP (%) 65.4 76.4 76.7 Trade in goods as a share of goods GDP (%) 171.1 208.4 210.5 High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) 12.6 15.3 13.4 Foreign direct investment, net inflows in reporting country (current US$) 3.0 billion 318.7 million 7.3 billion Source: World Bank

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