Christmas Island, External territory in Indian Ocean, Australia
The Christmas Island rises from the Indian Ocean as a volcanic formation covered with tropical rainforest and surrounded by coral reefs.
The British explorer William Mynors named this landmass on December 25, 1643, during his voyage aboard the Royal Mary merchant ship.
The population of 2,000 residents includes substantial Chinese and Malay communities, maintaining their traditions through temples, festivals, and ceremonies.
The Flying Fish Cove settlement contains essential services, medical facilities, a supermarket, and regular flight connections to Perth and Jakarta.
During the annual migration season, millions of red land crabs move from the forest to the ocean, requiring road closures across the island.
Location: Australia
Inception: October 1, 1958
Capital city: Flying Fish Cove
Elevation above the sea: 234 m
Part of: Indian Ocean islands
Website: https://shire.gov.cx
GPS coordinates: -10.48378,105.64723
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
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