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What is the capital of the Cocos Islands?
The capital city of the Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.
When were the Cocos Keeling Islands founded?
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands were discovered in 1609 by Captain William Keeling, but remained uninhabited until the nineteenth century, when they were brought under the control of the British Empire in 1857. On 23 November 1955, the islands were transferred to Australian control under the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955.
Where is cocos basin?
Cocos Basin is located in the southern part of the Indian Ocean, surrounding the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which are a territory of Australia. The basin is situated to the northwest of Australia and is characterized by its unique underwater topography and marine biodiversity. It is also significant for tectonic activity, as it lies near the boundary of several tectonic plates.
What has the author Pauline Bunce written?
Pauline Bunce has written: 'The Cocos - Keeling - Islands'
What part of Australia is not part of the continent of Australia?
The overseas territories of Australia:Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands Territoryand Heard and McDonald Islands
When did the Cocos Keeling Islands become an Australian Territory?
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which had been settled by the Clunies Ross family in the 1820s, were annexed by Great Britain in 1857. In 1878 the island group was attached to Ceylon, but was transferred to the Straits Settlement in 1886. During WW2, the islands were under British military control exercised from Ceylon. At the end of WW2, administration from Singapore was continued until the islands were transferred to Australia on 23rd of November, 1955.
What external territory is furthest from Australia?
The external territory of Australia that is furthest from the mainland is Christmas Island, located in the Indian Ocean. However, the territory that is geographically the farthest from the Australian mainland is the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, also in the Indian Ocean, situated about 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles) northwest of Perth, Western Australia.
How many external territories does Australia have?
Australia has seven offshore (external) territories:Cocos (Keeling) IslandsChristmas IslandHeard and MacDonald IslandsCoral sea Islands TerritoryAustralian Antarctic TerritoryAshmore and Cartier IslandsNorfolk Island
Continent south of Australia?
Antarctica can be found to Australia's south. The Australian continent consists of the mainland, as well as the island of Tasmania, which lies to the south of mainland, across the Bass Strait. It also includes many smaller islands, such as Kangaroo Island, Christmas Island, and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
What is the zip code for cocos keeling islands airport?
I found the answer on wikipedia. Not sure if this is the zip code for the airport but this is the zip code for the islands. 6799
What are the only two countries in Asia to have territories in the southern hemisphere?
Australia and Indonesia are the only two countries in Asia with territories in the southern hemisphere. Australia's external territories of Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island lie south of the equator, while Indonesia's province of West Papua extends into the southern hemisphere.
What Australian territory is an island?
Australia has several offshore territories which are islands. These include: * Norfolk Island * Christmas Island * Heard & McDonald Island * Cocos (Keeling) Islands * Ashmore & Cartier Islands There is also the southern state of Tasmania, an island separated from the mainland by Bass Strait.
