253 - Lord Howe Island
|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.