Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka.
British sea captain William KEELING discovered the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in 1609, and they were named for their coconut trees in 1622. Some maps beg ...
Longitude: 96.871
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Cocos (Keeling) Islands:
14,291.024 km
Terrain:
Flat, low-lying coral atolls.
Natural Resources:
Fish.
Industries:
Copra products, tourism.
Population: 593
Only Home Island and West Island are populated.
Area: 14 km2
about 24 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Note: there are 27 coral islands in the group; apart from North Keeling Island, which lies 30 km north of the main group, the islands form a horseshoe-shaped atoll surrounding a lagoon; North Keeling Island was declared a national park in 1995 and is administered by Parks Australia; the population on the two inhabited islands generally is split between the ethnic Europeans on West Island and the ethnic Malays on Home Island; the islands are thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
Malay (Cocos dialect) 68.8%, English 22.3%, unspecified 8.9%; note - data represent language spoken at home (2016 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| AUD | Australian dollar | $ |
Capital City: West Island
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:10 pm (GMT+06:30)
The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a green field with a palm tree, a crescent moon, and the Southern Cross constellation.
Bordering Countries
Cocos (Keeling) Islands has no bordering countries.
Visiting Cocos (Keeling) Islands
You're in for a treat! Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from July to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Pristine beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life and coral reefs
- Tranquil and remote atmosphere
- Limited infrastructure and facilities
- Remote location with limited transportation options
- Cyclone season from November to April
- 0UNKNOWN RISK
Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- Cocos Islands cuisine features seafood and tropical fruits.
- Influences from Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines.
- Coconut is commonly used in many dishes.
- Snorkel in the coral reefs
- Relax on Direction Island
- Explore the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Museum
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