Norfolk

Norfolk (Norfolk), possession of Australia in Pacific ocean northward from New Zealand, consists of vulcanic island (altitude to 316 ) the square 34,5  sq. km. On island live 1,9  thousand persons (1993), natives from Pitcairn island and more serotinal migrants from Australia and New Zealand. An official language - English. An administrative centre - the Kingston valve.

The Island has been open by English seafarer James Cook in 1774. Authorities of the Great Britain used Norfolk as a place of the link of convicts with 1788 for 1813 and with 1825 for 1855. Since 1844 the island was a part of the English colony Tasmania. Possession of Australia Norfolk became since 1913. Imperious authorities on island belong to the Australian manager. Since 1957 at the manager the advisory body - island Advice, as a part of eight members selected on two year has been created. In 1979 intrinsic self-management has been injected: the Legislative assembly from 9 members selected for three years is created. Assembly ôîðìèðóåò  the Executive advice performing functions of the government.

The island Population is occupied by service of tourists, tropical farming agriculture, fishery. On island the airport functions, marine communication with Australia and New Zealand is sustained.