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Christmas Island - A Jewel in the Indian Ocean Christmas Island When you visit Christmas Island you will truly appreciate the wonder of nature. Here on this small unspoiled and remote island is a paradise for all nature lovers. You can experience whaleshark diving, sports fishing charters, and enjoy bird watching. With over 63% of the Island National Park, you will be seeing flora and fauna found nowhere else in the World !!! Whaleshark Diving The whaleshark is the largest member in the shark family and whaleshark diving is an unforgettable marine adventure. Whaleshark diving has become a major tourist attraction, and on Christmas Island, this is no exception. Divers from all over the world travel to Christmas Island between November and April each year, just to experience whaleshark diving. As well as the chance to dive with a whaleshark, Christmas Island is surrounded by a narrow tropical reef, making it the perfect destination for scuba diving trips. The reef is laced with many unspoiled corals and abundant species of marine life. Bird Watching The island is also a focal point for sea birds of various species. Eight species or subspecies of sea birds nest on the island. Of the ten native land birds and shorebirds, seven are endemic species or subspecies. Some 76 vagrant or migrant bird species have been recorded on the island from time to time.

43. Encyclopedia: Christmas Island/Geography Other descriptions of christmas island/geography. There is another island in the Pacific Ocean with the same constitutional name, christmas island, http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Christmas-Island/Geography

Supporter Benefits Signup Login Sources ... Pies Related Articles People who viewed "Christmas Island/Geography" also viewed: Christmas Island Norfolk Island History of Christmas Island Progressive Conservative ... January 19 What's new? Our next offering Latest newsletter Student area Lesson plans Recent Updates Gustave Le Bon Guam national football team Grunge music Groundhog Day (1993 movie) ... More Recent Articles Top Graphs Richest Most Murderous Most Taxed Most Populous ... More Stats Encyclopedia: Christmas Island/Geography Updated 225 days 3 hours 22 minutes ago. Other descriptions of Christmas Island/Geography There is another island in the Pacific Ocean with the same constitutional name, Christmas Island, also known as: Kiritimati Australia located in the Indian Ocean , 2360 km northwest of Perth in Western Australia and 500 km south of Jakarta Indonesia . It maintains about 1500 residents who live in a number of towns on the northern tip of the island: Settlement, Silver City, Kampong, Poon Saan, and Drumsite. It has a unique natural topography and is of immense interest to scientists and naturalists due to the number of species of endemic flora and fauna which have evolved in isolation and undisturbed by human habitation. While there has been mining activity on the island for many years, 65 per cent of its 135 square kilometres are now National Park and there are large areas of pristine and ancient rain forests. Contents 1 History 2 Government 3 Economy 4 Geography ... 8 External link History Main article: History of Christmas Island Named in

44. Christmas Island Profile: Geography christmas island People; Encyclopedia geography of christmas island; Encyclopedia christmas island/geography. Got a question? Ask it in our forums http://www.nationmaster.com/country/kt/Geography

Supporter Benefits Signup Login Sources ... Pies Factoid #60 Russia won the first World Air Games , held in Turkey in 1997. Events included hang-gliding, sky-surfing, and ballooning. Interesting Facts Make your own graph: Hold down Control and click on several. Compare All Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Top 50 Top 100 Bottom 100 Bottom 20 Bottom 10 Bottom 5 All (desc) in category: Select Category Agriculture Crime Currency Democracy Disasters Economy Education Energy Environment Food Geography Government Health Identification Immigration Industry Internet Labor Language Lifestyle Media Military Mortality People Religion Sports Taxation Transportation with statistic: view: Correlations Printable graph / table Pie chart Scatterplot with ... * Asterisk means graphable. Top Graphs Richest Most Murderous Most Taxed Most Populous ... More Stats Categories Agriculture Background Crime Currency ... Transportation Regions Africa Asia Europe Middle East ... Christmas Island : Geography View this page with sources or definitions listed for each statistic Area - Comparative about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC Area - Land 135 sq km of (per capita) 0.37 sq km per person

45. AllRefer.com - Christmas Island, In The Indian Ocean, Australia & New Zealand (A Related Category Australian And New Zealand Political geography More articles from AllRefer Reference on christmas island, in the Indian Ocean http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/C/ChristmsI.html

AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather September 20, 2005 Medicine People Places History ... Maps Web AllRefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Australian And New Zealand Political Geography ... Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z C Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean, Australian And New Zealand Political Geography Related Category: Australian And New Zealand Political Geography Christmas Island, tropical island (1999 est. pop. 1,700), 60 sq mi (155 sq km), an external territory of Australia, in the Indian Ocean c.200 mi (320 km) S of Java. The majority of the inhabitants are Chinese and Malays who work the extensive phosphate deposits. The island was annexed by Great Britain in 1888 and became part of the former Straits Settlements in 1889. In 1958 it was ceded to Australia. The island has been used to detain and process Asian asylum seekers who are intercepted at sea. Topics that might be of interest to you: Straits Settlements Related Categories: Places Australia and Oceania More articles from AllRefer Reference on Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean

46. Christmas Island (territory Of Australia) Economy - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geogra christmas island (territory of Australia) Economy Flags, Maps, Economy, geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, http://www.photius.com/wfb/wfb1999/christmas_island/christmas_island_economy.htm

MAIN INDEX 1999 INDEX Geography People ... Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military Transnational ... [TOP] Christmas Island (territory of Australia) Economy Phosphate mining had been the only significant economic activity, but in December 1987 the Australian Government closed the mine. In 1990, the mine was reopened by private operators. Australian-based Casinos Austria International Ltd. built a $45 million casino on Christmas Island. GDP: NA% agriculture: NA% industry: NA% services: NA% Population below poverty line: NA% Household income or consumption by percentage share: lowest 10%: NA% highest 10%: NA% Inflation rate (consumer prices): NA% Labor force: NA tourism 400 people, mining 100 people Unemployment rate: NA% Budget: revenues: $NA expenditures: $NA, including capital expenditures of $NA Industries: tourism, phosphate extraction (near depletion) Industrial production growth rate: NA% NA kWh fossil fuel: NA% hydro: NA% nuclear: NA% other: NA% NA kWh NA kWh NA kWh NA Exports: $NA phosphate Australia, NZ

47. ABC Country Book Of Christmas Island - Geography Flag, Map, Economy, Geography, christmas island Interactive Factbook geography, Flag, Map,geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications. http://www.theodora.com/wfb/christmas_island_geography.html

Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Christmas Island Affiliation: (territory of Australia) Location: Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total area: 135 sq km land area: 135 sq km comparative area: about 0.8 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 138.9 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: tropical; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds Terrain: steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau Natural resources: phosphate Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: NA natural hazards: almost completely surrounded by a reef which can be a maritime hazard international agreements: NA Note: located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean Thank you for making this an award winning site Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - ITA Home Page The IMMIGRATION Superhighway Feedback ITA WWWDesign ... Yahoo search Revised 13-August-1997 HTML Colors; Greece Geography Economy, people, communications, transportation, flags, maps

48. Christmas Island - 2004 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Commu christmas island 2004 - Introduction geography Population Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Issues Maps Flags. http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/christmas_island/

2004 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications Transportation ... Feedback Christmas Island - 2004 http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb2004/christmas_island/christmas_island/index.html SOURCE: 2004 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK and the Library of Congress Country Studies Please ADD this page to your FAVORITES - - - - - http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb2004/christmas_island/christmas_island/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 21-May-04

49. Geography Of Christmas Island The geography of christmas island from the CIA Factbook. http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blc3christmasgeo.htm

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50. Christmas Island Atlas Entry Researching christmas island for a term paper or essay? christmas island geography History Anthem Politics Economy Demography http://www.abacci.com/atlas/country.asp?countryID=171

51. Geography Of Christmas Island Language and translation resources including, articles, free translation, a language identifier and a directory. http://www.appliedlanguage.com/country_guides/christmas_island_country_geography

Applied Language Solutions offer quality language translation services for all applications, including website, medical and legal translations Email: enquiries@appliedlanguage.com FREE QUOTE SERVICES RESOURCES ... HOME PAGE Information For Christmas Island Introduction Geography People Government ... Country Flag Popular Pages Business Translation Free Translation Tools Free website translation Language Identifier Currency Converter Free Translation Information Translation Articles Submit An Article Language Directory Country Guides ... Z Geography Of Christmas Island Location Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia Geographic coordinates 10 30 S, 105 40 E Map references Area total: 135 sq km water: sq km land: 135 sq km Area comparative about 0.7 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries km Coastline 80 km Maritime claims territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm Climate tropical with a wet and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds; wet season December to April

52. Map Of Christmas Island Information For christmas island Introduction geography People Government If you would like to use this map of christmas island or any other on your http://www.appliedlanguage.com/maps_of_the_world/map_of_christmas_island.shtml

Applied Language Solutions offer quality language translation services for all applications, including website, medical and legal translations Email: enquiries@appliedlanguage.com FREE QUOTE SERVICES RESOURCES ... HOME PAGE Information For Christmas Island Introduction Geography People Government ... Country Flag Popular Pages Business Translation Free Translation Tools Free website translation Language Identifier Currency Converter Free Translation Information Translation Articles Submit An Article Language Directory Country Guides ... Z Map Of Christmas Island If you would like to use this map of Christmas Island or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page. Please click here for information. Applied Language Solutions offer English Translation English to Malay Translation This information was reproduced in part from the CIA World Fact book. Flags If you would like to use this flag of Christmas Island or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page. Please click here for information.

53. Christmas Island, Map And Flag city information and pictures about christmas island with discussion forum, map, real estate and christmas island population geography, christmas island http://www.greatestcities.com/Oceania/Christmas_Island.html

login or join GC Web greatestcities.com World Oceania Christmas Island Christmas Island info Map Oceania, Christmas Island - Pictures Christmas Island Real Estate Bars Restaurants Hotels ... Christmas Island info Christmas Island People - photos and pictures about Christmas Island Christmas Island Journals: elina margaret43 in Victoria Parrot Nose This particular horse was affectionately called " parrot nose", for obvious reasons. Comment on this Christmas Island Forum Introduction ... Transnational Issue Introduction Christmas Island Background: Named in 1643 for the day of its discovery, the island was annexed and settlement was begun by the UK in 1888. Phosphate mining began in the 1890s. The UK transferred sovereignty to Australia in 1958. Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park. Geography Christmas Island Location: Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia Geographic coordinates: 10 30 S, 105 40 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 135 sq km water: sq km land: 135 sq km Area - comparative: about 0.7 times the size of Washington, DC

54. Christmas Island - 2002 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Commu christmas island 2002 - Introduction geography Population Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Issues Maps Flags. http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/christmas_island/

2002 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... [TOP] Christmas Island - 2002 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/christmas_island/index.html SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Please ADD this page to your FAVORITES - - - - - USA Immigration Services - Visas, Citizenship, Green Card Lottery, Immigration Information http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/christmas_island/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 28-Jan-03

55. Christmas Island 2001 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communi christmas island 2001 Introduction geography Population Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Issues Maps Flags. http://workmall.com/wfb2001/christmas_island/

2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... [TOP] Christmas Island 2001 http://www.workmall.com/wfb2001/christmas_island/index.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - Enter your e-mail address to receive e-mail when this web site is updated. Your Internet e-mail address: http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/christmas_island/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 11-Nov-01

56. Christmas Island Government 2001 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Nat christmas island Government 2001 Flags, Maps, Economy, geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, http://workmall.com/wfb2001/christmas_island/christmas_island_government.html

2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military ... [TOP] Christmas Island Government 2001 http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/christmas_island/christmas_island_government.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name: conventional long form: Territory of Christmas Island conventional short form: Christmas Island Dependency status: territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Australian Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories Government type: NA Capital: The Settlement Administrative divisions: none (territory of Australia) Independence: none (territory of Australia) National holiday: NA Constitution: Christmas Island Act of 1958 Legal system: under the authority of the governor general of Australia and Australian law Executive branch: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Australian governor general head of government: Administrator William Leonard TAYLOR (since 4 February 1999) elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia

57. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Christmas Island - Geography Facts And Figure geography information for christmas island. christmas island geography (Facts). Location, Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/kt/Christmas_Island_geography.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Asia Christmas Island (Facts) Christmas Island - Geography (Facts) Location: Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia Geographic coordinates: 10 30 S, 105 40 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 135 sq km water: sq km land: 135 sq km Area - comparative: about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 80 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm contiguous zone: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm Climate: tropical with a wet and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds; wet season December to April Terrain: steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean m highest point: Murray Hill 361 m Natural resources: phosphate, beaches Land use: arable land: 0% permanent crops: 0% other: 100% note: mainly tropical rainforest; 63% of the island is a national park (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard Environment - current issues: NA Geography - note: located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean Facts at a Glance: Geography People Government Economy Communications ... Australian Dollar Exchange Rates Facts at a Glance Geography People Government Economy Communications ... Australian Dollar Exchange Rates Portions of this site are based on public domain works from the U.S. Dept. of State and the CIA World Fact Book

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exxun.com america europe africa ... world Evolving xxlarge UNion - thousands of windows on the world - constantly updated Home Countries Flags Maps ... Notes and Definitions Christmas Island Flag Introduction Map Geography ... Music Translation Map Christmas Island Geography Christmas Island Location: Southeastern Asia , island in the Indian Ocean , south of Indonesia Geographic coordinates: 10 30 S, 105 40 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: sq km land: sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: km Maritime claims: territorial sea: nm contiguous zone: nm exclusive fishing zone: nm Climate: tropical with a wet and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds; wet season December to April Terrain: steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean m highest point: Murray Hill 361 m Natural resources: phosphate, beaches Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: note: mainly tropical rainforest; 63% of the island is a national park (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard Environment - current issues: NA Environment - international agreements: void Geography - note: located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean This page was last updated on 14 September, 2005

59. Christmas Island: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com christmas island An Australianadministered island in the eastern Indian Ocean south of geography - note, located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean http://www.answers.com/topic/christmas-island

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Map Dialing Code Stats Wikipedia Translations Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Christmas Island Dictionary Christmas Island An Australian-administered island in the eastern Indian Ocean south of Java. It was annexed by Great Britain in 1888 and came under Australian sovereignty in 1958. Encyclopedia Christmas Island, tropical island (1999 est. pop. 1,700), 60 sq mi (155 sq km), an external territory of Australia, in the Indian Ocean c.200 mi (320 km) S of Java. The majority of the inhabitants are Chinese and Malays who work the extensive phosphate deposits. The island was annexed by Great Britain in 1888 and became part of the former Straits Settlements in 1889. In 1958 it was ceded to Australia. The island has been used to detain and process Asian asylum seekers who are intercepted at sea. Map Christmas Island Dialing Code Christmas And Cocos Islands The international dialing code for Christmas And Cocos Islands is: Stats Christmas Island Introduction Background: Named in 1643 for the day of its discovery, the island was annexed and settlement was begun by the UK in 1888. Phosphate mining began in the 1890s. The UK transferred sovereignty to Australia in 1958. Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park.

60.  Country Information - CountryReports.org  Lowest Point Indian Ocean 0 m » Additional christmas geography Information christmas island National Anthem Anthem Details, Population 396 http://www.countryreports.org/country.aspx?countryID=52&countryName=Christmas

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