Welcome to Norfolk Island 🇳🇫 — a remarkable destination in Australia and New Zealand. Its official name is Territory of Norfolk Island, and today around 2,200 people call this Oceania nation home, spread across roughly 36 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Norfolk Island: key statistics, an introduction to Kingston, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Oceania.
Geography of Norfolk Island
Geographically, Norfolk Island belongs to Australia and New Zealand within Oceania. Its territory spans approximately 36 km², which makes it the 238th largest country or territory on Earth.
Norfolk Island has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Kingston, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how norfolk islander life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 2,200 people live in Norfolk Island, making it the 238th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Norfolk Island is called a Norfolk Islander.
Norfolk Island is multilingual: the languages spoken include English and Norfuk. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Norfolk Island — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Norfolk Island is +672. Websites from the country typically use the .nf internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Norfolk Island are its flag, its capital Kingston, and its approximate population of 2,200.
Fun facts about Norfolk Island
- Norfolk Island's flag emoji is 🇳🇫 — its two-letter country code is NF and its three-letter code is NFK.
- Norfolk Island covers 36 km², ranking 238th in the world by area.
- With about 2,200 people, Norfolk Island holds the 238th spot in the world population ranking.
- Norfolk Island is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Norfolk Island is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Norfolk Island — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Norfolk Island?
- The capital of Norfolk Island is Kingston.
- What is the population of Norfolk Island?
- Norfolk Island has a population of approximately 2,200 people, ranking 238th in the world.
- Where is Norfolk Island located?
- Norfolk Island is located in Australia and New Zealand, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Norfolk Island?
- The languages spoken in Norfolk Island include English and Norfuk.
- What currency is used in Norfolk Island?
- Norfolk Island uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
