Official Name: Territory of Christmas Island Location: Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia. Capital: The Settlement at Flying Fish Cove Area: total: 135 sq km land: 135 sq km water: 0 sq km Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m Highest point: Murray Hill 361 m

Population: 1,402 (July 2007 est.) Nationality: Christmas Islander(s) Ethnic groups: Chinese 70%, European 20%, Malay 10% (no indigenous population) Religions: Buddhist 36%, Muslim 25%, Christian 18%, other 21%. Languages: English (official), Chinese, Malay.

Tropical. Heat and humidity moderated by trade winds.

Government type: Territory of Australia. Independence: None (territory of Australia). National holiday:

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