Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia.
Although Europeans sighted Christmas Island in 1615, it was named for the day of its rediscovery in 1643. Steep cliffs and dense jungle hampered attem ...
Longitude: 105.667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Christmas Island:
16,825.776 km
Terrain:
Steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau.
Natural Resources:
Phosphate, beaches.
Industries:
Tourism, phosphate extraction (near depletion).
Population: 1,692
Majority of the population lives on the northern tip of the island.
Area: 135 km2
about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC
Located along major sea lanes of the Indian Ocean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
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| AUD | Australian dollar | $ |
Capital City: Flying Fish Cove
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:37 pm (GMT+07:00)
The flag of Christmas Island is a green and blue diagonal split with a golden bosun bird and a white star in a constellation.
Bordering Countries
Christmas Island has no bordering countries.
Visiting Christmas Island
You're in for a treat! Christmas Island 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
- Unique natural beauty and landscapes
- 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
- Christmas Island cuisine features seafood and tropical fruits.
- Influences from Australian and Asian cuisines.
- Coconut is commonly used in many dishes.
- Snorkel in the coral reefs
- Explore the Christmas Island National Park
- Relax on Dolly Beach
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