Christmas Island - Wikipedia
Christmas Island lies 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) northwest of Perth, Western Australia, 350 km (220 mi) south of Indonesia, 975 km (606 mi) east-northeast of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and 2,748 km (1,708 mi) west of Darwin, Northern Territory.
Flying Fish Cove - Wikipedia
Flying Fish Cove (Chinese: 飛魚灣, Malay: Pantai Ikan Terbang) is the capital city and main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after the British survey-ship Flying-Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". [2] It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888. Flying Fish ...
What it’s like to live on Christmas Island | CNN
2022年12月24日 · Here’s what it’s like to live – and celebrate Christmas – on Christmas Island. A remote gem in the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island’s natural beauty has led many to refer to it as the ...
List of settlements on Christmas Island - Wikipedia
The following are settlements on Christmas Island; there are no cities on the island. All of them are administrated as part of the capital - Flying Fish Cove.
What Is the Capital of Christmas Island? - WorldAtlas
2017年8月15日 · The capital city of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove. It is the main habitable part of the island and has a population of about 1,600. Flying Fish Cove was named after a British survey-ship known as the Flying Fish.
Guide to Christmas Island - Tourism Australia
5 天之前 · Christmas Island is not your typical tropical island paradise. Nicknamed the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", the island is famous for its red crabs, sea birds, whale sharks and spectacular coral reefs.
Christmas Island | Geography & History | Britannica
2024年11月27日 · Christmas Island, island in the Indian Ocean administered as an external territory of Australia. It is the summit of an oceanic mountain whose highest point on the island is Murray Hill, rising to 1,184 feet (361 meters) in the western part of the island. The main settlement is at Flying Fish Cove.
Christmas Island - Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce
Almost two-thirds of Christmas Island is a national park, and the territory is a popular destination for tourists. The island forms the summit to an undersea mountain range and its cliffs along the coastline rise steeply to a central plateau.
Christmas Island - New World Encyclopedia
The Territory of Christmas Island is a small territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean, 1645 miles (2650 km) northwest of Perth in Western Australia, 225 miles (360 km) south of Jakarta, Indonesia and 840 miles (1350 km) South of Singapore.
Flying Fish Cove: The Capital of Christmas Island
Flying Fish Cove, the capital of Christmas Island, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and as the island's political and economic center.
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