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How far is Cocos Keeling to Australia?
The Cocos Keeling Islands are one of Austtralia's external territories. They are located about 2940 km northwest of Perth, Western Australia. From the islands to Sydney, NSW on the eastern coast is a distance of 5990 km.
When did Cocos Islands Mutiny happen?
Cocos Islands Mutiny happened in 1942.
What is the capital of the Cocos Islands?
The capital of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island. It serves as the main settlement and administrative center for the territory.
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
What countries are under Australia?
There is none. Australia is both a Continet and a Country. Do you mean Australia's external territories? There are three: Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands and Christmas Island.
Why are the Cocos Island named Cocos Islands?
the name is derived from the coconut tree cocos nucifera.
What is the island nation located in the Indian and pacific ocean?
there are a lot of islands like:Andaman Islands (India)Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australia)Christmas Island (Australia)Cockatoo Island (Australia)Cocos (Keeling) Islands(Australia)Dirk Hartog Island (Australia)Garden Island(Australia)Houtman Abrolhos (Australia)Jaffna Islands (Sri Lanka)Kangaroo Island (Australia)King Island (Australia)Koolan Island (Australia)Lakshadweep Islands (India)Langkawi Islands (Malaysia you have to have a spacific one!
Who owns the cocos islands?
Dana park
What is the unemployment rate of Cocos Islands?
As of 2021, the unemployment rate of Cocos Islands is not readily available or frequently updated due to its small population and limited economic data reporting. You may need to contact local authorities or conduct specific research to obtain the most current information on unemployment in Cocos Islands.
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.
Are there any churches on cocos islands?
yes i believe so
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.
