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Neighboring Countries of Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
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Total land borders
32 km
Coastline
36
Area in km²
- Norfolk Island
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Geography of Norfolk Island
Location
Oceania, island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia
Area
36 km² — about 0.2 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Volcanic island with mostly rolling plains
Climate
Subtropical; mild, little seasonal temperature variation
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mount Bates 319 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish
Natural hazards
Tropical cyclones (especially May to July)
Good to know
Most of the 32-km (20-mi) coastline consists of almost inaccessible cliffs, but the land slopes down to the sea in one small southern area on Sydney Bay, where the capital of Kingston is located
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Norfolk Island
How many countries border Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
Is Norfolk Island landlocked?
No. Norfolk Island has 32 km of coastline.
What is the highest point of Norfolk Island?
Mount Bates 319 m. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).