Flag description: the flag of Australia is used
Economy
Economy—overview: no economic activity
Communications
Communications—note: there are automatic weather relay stations on many of the isles and reefs relaying data to the mainland
Transportation
Ports and harbors: none; offshore anchorage only
Military
Military—note: defense is the responsibility of Australia; visited regularly by the Royal Australian Navy; Australia has control over the activities of visitors
Transnational Issues