Government —————
Name of country: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Paracel Islands
Data code: PF
Economy ———-
Economic overview: no economic activity
Transportation ———————
Ports: small Chinese port facilities on Woody Island and Duncan
Island being expanded
Airports: total: 1 with paved runways 1 524 to 2 437 m: 1 (on Woody Island) (1995 est.)
Communications ———————
Telephone system: domestic: NA international: NA