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The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of two flat, low-lying coral atolls with an area of 14.2 square kilometres (5.5 sq mi), 26 kilometres (16 mi) of coastline, a highest elevation of 5 metres (16 ft) and thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation.
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Learn about the 27 islands in the Indian Ocean, only two of which are inhabited. Find out how to get there, what to do, where to stay and more on this remote and idyllic destination.
Experience one of the world’s largest marine parks teeming with wildlife, discover the unique Cocos Malay culture and historical dramas, and join the friendly locals on island time. Adventure, or simply take a breath.
Apr 19, 2024 · Cocos Islands, external territory of Australia in the eastern Indian Ocean. The islands lie 2,290 miles (3,685 km) west of Darwin, Northern Territory, on the northern Australian coast, and about 560 miles (900 km) southwest of Christmas Island (another external territory of Australia).
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Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Australia and Oceania. Page last updated: May 07, 2024. Photos of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. view 1 photos. Introduction. Background. British Captain William KEELING discovered the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in 1609, and they were named for their coconut trees in 1622.
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Cocos Malay: Pulu Kokos (Keeling), Malay Wilayah Kepulauan Cocos (Keeling)) or simply Cocos Islands or Keeling Islands are a chain of islands in two adjacent atolls, in the middle of the Indian Ocean some 2,750 km northwest of Perth, and around 900 km west-southwest of Christmas Island.
Learn about the history, geography and culture of the Cocos Keeling Islands, a remote Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. Discover the attractions of West Island, Home Island and Direction Island, and how to get there from Perth.
