The Territory of Christmas Island is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is located approximately 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It has an area of 135 square kilometres. The territory derives its name from its …
The Territory of Christmas Island is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is located approximately 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It has an area of 135 square kilometres. The territory derives its name from its discovery on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain William Mynors.
Sovereign state: Australia
British annexation: 6 June 1888
Named for: Christmas Day when it was found
Capital and largest city: Flying Fish Cove · ("The Settlement")
Ethnic groups (2021): 22.2% Chinese · 17% Australians · 16.1% Malays · 12.5% English · 3.8% Indonesians · 28.4% other (including Indians and Eurasians)
AdFind discounts on the best ChristmasIsland. Tripadvisor helps you spend less. Save money & book with Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel website.
Amenities: Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Free Breakfast
AdChristmasIsland Hotels. Compare Accommodation Deals from 100s of Travel Sites at Once. Compare Great Deals on Hotels in ChristmasIsland. Search with momondo!
Millions of reviews · Hotel booking and more · Fast & Easy Booking · Our best deals on hotels
Save
Share
More