AW-Text#253 This text is © 1994-96 by Bo Arnholm. It is part of the AmigaWorld software which is © 1993-96 by Wolfgang Lug. It is prohibited by law to include this file in any other software package without the author's written permission. |BLord Howe Island|N |RConstitution:|N Is a part of the Australian state New South Wales and is administrated by the Lord Howe Island Board. |RNature and climate:|N Lord Howe Island is located about 700 km northeast of Sydney and is of volcanic origin. Mount Gower reaches 866 m.a.s.l. |REconomy:|N Most of the population is engaged in the Kentia palm-seed industry. |RHistory:|N The island was discovered in 1788.