Norfolk Island
Two British attempts at establishing the island as a penal colony (1788-1814 and 1825-55) were ultimately abandoned. In 1856, the island was resettled by Pitcairn Islanders, descendants of the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian companions.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 2,114
Nationality (Noun): Norfolk Islander(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Norfolk Islander
Official Language(s): English
Major Languages Spoken: English
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): Territory of Norfolk Island
Country Name (short form): Norfolk Island
Country Name (local long form): none
Country Name (local short form): none
Name of Capital: Kingston
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+11.5 (16.5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Norfolk Island: New Zealand
Land Area: 35 sq km
Comparative Area: about 0.2 times the size of Washington, DC
Coastline: 32 km
National Holiday: Bounty Day (commemorates the arrival of Pitcairn Islanders), 8 June (1856)
International Phone Code: 672
Currency Code: Australian dollar (AUD)
Internet Country Code: .nf
US Embassy Location: none (territory of Australia)
US Embassy Mailing Address: none (territory of Australia)
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