Norfolk Island

Flag Description Three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green with a large green norfolk island pine tree centered in the slightly wider white band. Currency Australian dollar. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to - Australian dollars. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, island in the south pacific ocean, east of australia. Climate Subtropical, mild, little seasonal temperature variation. Terrain Volcanic formation with mostly rolling plains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Bates 319 m.

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Norfolk Island

This is a map of Norfolk Island. The map illustrates the location of Kingston and its proximity to Cascade, Burnt Pine, Nepean, and the South Pacific Ocean.

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