Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Paracel Islands
Data code: PF
Economy
Economy—overview: China announced plans in 1997 to open the islands for tourism.
Transportation
Ports and harbors: small Chinese port facilities on Woody Island and Duncan Island being expanded
Airports: 1 (1998 est.)
Airports—with paved runways: total: 1 1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (1998 est.)
Military
Military—note: occupied by China