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Norfolk Island (Norfuk: Norfuk Ailen) is a small inhabited island in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia, and along with two neighbouring islands forms one of Australia's external territories.

The Norfolk Island pine, a symbol of the island pictured in its flag, is a very striking evergreen tree endemic to the island and is quite popular in Australia, where two related species also grow.

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Norfolk Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. Norfolk Island is the main island of the island group the territory encompasses and is located at . It has an area of 34.6 km2, with no large-scale internal bodies of water but 32 km of coastline. The island's highest point is Mt. Bates (319 m above sea level), located in the northwest quadrant of the island. The majority of the terrain is suitable for farming and other agricultural uses. Philip Island, the second largest island of the territory, is located at , several kilometres south of the main island.

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Went for a drive to look at christmas lights again last night! fantastic to see so many people with light displays on Norfolk Island.
HouseofPerfume (House of Perfumery) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:09:03 -0000
Went for a drive to look at christmas lights again last night! fantastic to see so many people with light displays on Norfolk Island.
@melkettle Port Douglas? Norfolk Island? Lord Howe Island? Is $$ an object? :D
janeburren (Jane Burren) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:50:31 -0000
@melkettle Port Douglas? Norfolk Island? Lord Howe Island? Is $$ an object? :D
Today is weigh in day and 6 weeks into 12 week challenge... who's hot and who's not? Norfolk Island is a great place to get in sha
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