The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands comprises West, Middle and East Islands of the Ashmore Reef, Cartier Island and the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by these islands. The islands are uninhabited and composed of coral and sand with some grass cover.

The Territory is located on the outer edge of the continental shelf in the Indian Ocean, approximately 320 km off Australia's north-west coast and 144 kilometres south of the Indonesian Island of Roti. The Jabiru and Challis oil fields are adjacent to the Territory.

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About the Health Service

The Australian Government, through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, funds and operates the Indian Ocean Territories Health Service (IOTHS). A range of services are offered from facilities on Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, including: