Christmas Islands

Australia & Pacific

Location: Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia
Geographic coordinates: 10° 18' S, 105° 24' E
Coastline km: 138.9 km km
Climate: tropical with a wet season (December to April) and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds
Terrain: steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau
Elevation: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Murray Hill 361 m
Natural hazards: the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Population: 1,402 (July 2007 est.)
Languages: English (official), Chinese, Malay
Capital: The Settlement
Divisions: none (territory of Australia)

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