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