The island has its own university, Greenwich University, which moved to Norfolk Island in 1998 from Hawaii.
Norfolk Island celebrates their own public holiday on June 8, called Bounty Day and celebrates the arrival of the Bounty Muntineers in 1856.
Norfolk Island is located in Oceania, with a population of only two thousand people. Its capital is Kingston, and the currency is Austrailian Dollar. The official languages spoken in the Norfolk Islands are Norfuk and English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Australia Day (Jan 26)
- Foundation Day (Mar 6)
- Good Friday (Apr 2)
- Easter Monday (Apr 5)
- Anzac Day (Apr 25)
- Anniversary (Bounty) Day (Jun 8)
- Queen’s Birthday (June 14)
- Show Day (Oct 11)
- Thanksgiving (Nov 24)
- Boxing Day (Dec 26)
It has no world heritage site, but has 1 national park including:
Want to learn more? Check out Norfolk Island tourism website.
Also check out the Norfolk Island Museum.
Fun activities to do
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