@Paracel Islands:People
Population: no indigenous inhabitants note: there are scattered Chinese garrisons (July 2000 est.)
@Paracel Islands:Government
Country name: conventional long form: none conventional short form: Paracel Islands
Data code: PF
@Paracel Islands:Economy
Economy - overview: China announced plans in 1997 to open the islands for tourism.
@Paracel Islands:Transportation
Ports and harbors: small Chinese port facilities on Woody Island and
Duncan Island being expanded
Airports: 1 (1999 est.)