Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, with a population of 2,188 inhabitants and an area of 35 km2 as of the 2021 census. The island was first settled by East Polynesian seafarers in the 13th or 14th century and later served as a convict penal settlement from 1788 to 1855. In 1856, permanent civilian residence began, and in 1914, the UK handed the island over to Australia to administer as an external territory. The island is known for its Norfolk Island pine, a native species and key export, which is also pictured on the island's flag.learn more on wikipedia