Country name
conventional long form: Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands
conventional short form : Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Data code AT

Dependency status territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Ministry forSport, Territories, and Local Government

National capital none; administered from Canberra, Australia

Administrative divisions none (territory of Australia)

Independence none (territory of Australia)

Legal system relevant laws of the Northern Territory of Australia

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

NOTE: The information regarding Ashmore and Cartier Islands on this page is re-published from the 1997 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Ashmore and Cartier Islands Government 1997 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Ashmore and Cartier Islands Government 1997 should be addressed to the CIA.