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Christmas Island

Location
Location Description

Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia

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

The flag of this country is divided diagonally from upper hoist side to lower fly side. The upper triangle is green with a yellow image of a Golden Bosun Bird. The lower triangle is blue with the Southern Cross constellation. A centered yellow disk displays a green map of the country.

Capital
Flying Fish Cove
Language
English
Currency
(dollar)
Size
52 sq mi (135 sq km) — 228th largest
Total Population
1,692 people — 239th largest
Population Density
32.5 people per sq mi (12.5 people per sq km) — 221st largest

Country Location

Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia

Country Flag

The flag of this country is divided diagonally from upper hoist side to lower fly side. The upper triangle is green with a yellow image of a Golden Bosun Bird. The lower triangle is blue with the Southern Cross constellation. A centered yellow disk displays a green map of the country.