Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Australia's Palm-Fringed Indian Ocean Outpost
Overview
A remote Australian territory of 27 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, home to fewer than 600 people and pristine tropical lagoons.
Geographic Context
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Australia and New Zealand
Land Area
14 km²
Capital
West Island
Languages
English
Currencies
Australian dollar ($)