🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Oceania
Basic Information
Capital: West Island
Population: 544
Area: 14 km²
Subregion: Australia and New Zealand
Currencies: Australian dollar ($)
Languages: English, Cocos Malay
About territory
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an Australian external territory located in the Indian Ocean, situated between Australia and Sri Lanka. These islands historically were known as either the Cocos Islands or the Keeling Islands, reflecting their dual naming convention since 1955. The territory comprises two atolls consisting of 27 coral islands, with only West Island and Home Island being inhabited. The population is primarily composed of Cocos Malays, who predominantly practice Sunni Islam and speak a unique dialect of Malay. The islands' economy relies heavily on tourism and government administration, with a strong connection to mainland Australia.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
CC
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
CCK
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