Which Countries Have Reefs?

Learn more: Which countries have coral reefs?
  • Indonesia (51,020 sq km, 17.95%)
  • Australia (48,960 sq km, 17.22%)
  • Philippines (25,060 sq km, 8.81%)
  • France, including: Clipperton, Mayotte, Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna Islands (14,280 sq km, 5.02%)

What country is famous for its coral reefs?

FIJI. Fiji is an archipelago located in the south Pacific Ocean. Its islands and people have been mostly left untouched by the modern world. Containing over 10,000 km2 of coral reefs, Fiji contains 42 percent of the world's coral species (around 390 species).

Where are coral reefs located globally?

Coral reefs are located in tropical oceans near the equator. The largest coral reef is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The second largest coral reef can be found off the coast of Belize, in Central America. Other reefs are found in Hawaii, the Red Sea, and other areas in tropical oceans.

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