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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Location
Location Description

Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka

Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
Australia
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands consists of a green field with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent moon in the center of the flag, and a gold southern cross in the fly side.

Capital
West Island
Language
English
Currency
(dollar)
Size
5 sq mi (14 sq km) — 246th largest
Total Population
593 people — 243rd largest
Population Density
110 people per sq mi (42.4 people per sq km) — 178th largest

Country Location

Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka

Country Flag

The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands consists of a green field with a palm tree on a gold disc in the canton, a gold crescent moon in the center of the flag, and a gold southern cross in the fly side.