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Norfolk Island is one of Australia external (offshore) territories, and lies about 1,500km northeast of Sydney. It was first discovered by Captain Cook on 10 October 1774. Cook reported that there were tall, straight trees (Norfolk pines) and flax-like plants which could be most useful to Britain, whose Royal Navy needed flax for sails and hemp for ropes. Norfolk Island seemed to have a ready supply of these items, and its tall trees could be utilised as ships' masts (later it proved unviable for these purposes).
Governor Arthur Phillip, Captain of the First Fleet to New South Wales, was ordered to colonise Norfolk Island before the French could claim it. Phillip ordered Lieutenant Philip Gidley King to establish a convict settlement there, along with some free settlers to farm the island, and prepare it for commercial development. They arrived on 6 March 1788.
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When was Norfolk Island created?
Norfolk Island was created in 1979.
When was the Norfolk island flag adopted?
The Norfolk Island Flag was adopted by the First Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly in 1979.
Norfolk island is the territory of which country?
Norfolk Island is a territory of Australia.
When was Norfolk Island Airlines created?
Norfolk Island Airlines was created in 1973.
Is Norfolk Island a country that competes at the Olympics?
No. Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia. Any Olympians who came from Norfolk Island would be representing Australia.
When was Norfolk Island National Park created?
Norfolk Island National Park was created in 1984.
What is the airport code for Norfolk Island Airport?
The airport code for Norfolk Island Airport is NLK.
When was Coat of arms of Norfolk Island created?
Coat of arms of Norfolk Island was created in 1980.
How far is it from Sydney to Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island is about 1000 kilometers off of the eastern coast of Australia. It is about 1040 miles, or 1670 kilometers between Norfolk Island and Sydney.
Is Phillip Island part of Norfolk?
Yes. The Australian territory of Norfolk Island includes the main island of Norfolk itself, along with Phillip Island (the second largest island in the territory) and Nepean Island. Phillip Island is not inhabited and is a Commonwealth reserve, part of the Norfolk Island National Park. Australia has another Phillip Island, which lies off the southern coast of the state of Victoria.
Is Cromer near Kingston in Norfolk Island?
No. There is no "Cromer" on Norfolk Island. There is a suburb of Sydney, Australia of this name.
What is fauna emblem of Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island does not have a faunal emblem.It also does not have an official floral emblem. Its unofficial floral emblem is the Phillip Island Hibiscus, not the Norfolk Pine as is commonly believed.
