GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Asia - Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Geography Facts And Geography information for Cocos (Keeling) Islands Location Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway from Australia to Sri Lanka http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/ck/Cocos_Keeling_Islands_geography.htm
Extractions: World Asia Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Facts) Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Geography (Facts) Location: Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway from Australia to Sri Lanka Geographic coordinates: 12 30 S, 96 50 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 14 sq km other: 100% (2005) Irrigated land: NA Natural hazards: cyclone season is October to April Environment - current issues: fresh water resources are limited to rainwater accumulations in natural underground reservoirs Geography - note: islands are thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation
Extractions: other: 100% (1993 est.) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: cyclones may occur in the early months of the year Environment - current issues: fresh water resources are limited to rainwater accumulations in natural underground reservoirs Geography - note: two coral atolls thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation
Cocos Islands - CIA 1992 Cocos Islands Geography Total area 14 km2 Land area 14 km2; main islands are West Island and Home Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Type territory of Australia Capital http://www.anbg.gov.au/world/cocos-islands.html
Extractions: The following is the entry for the Cocos Islands from the CIA World Fact Book, 1992 edition. 14 km2; main islands are West Island and Home Island about 24 times the size of the Mall in Washington, DC none 2.6 km Exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm Territorial sea: 3 nm none pleasant, modified by the southeasttrade wind for about nine months of the year; moderate rain fall flat, low-lying coral atolls fish arable land 0%; permanent crops 0%; meadows and pastures 0%; forest and woodland 0%; other 100% two coral atolls thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation located 1,070 km southwest of Sumatra ( Indonesia ) in the Indian Ocean about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka 597 (July 1992), growth rate - 0.5% (1992) NA births/1,000 population (1992) NA deaths/1,000 population (1992)
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Extractions: Cocos Keeling Islands Geography Cocos (Keeling) Islands Geography Top of Page Location: Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia, about one-half of the way from Australia to Sri Lanka Geographic coordinates: 12 30 S, 96 50 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 14 sq km
International Domain Name Cocos Islands Geography The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of two flat, lowlying coral atolls with an area of 14.2 km2 (5.4 sq. mi), 2.6 km (1.6 mi) of coastline, a highest http://www.apidnr.com.hk/domain_name/cc.asp
Extractions: var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write; Home Domain Name Search International Domain Names Generic Domain Names ... About Us Domain Name Domain Name Search International Domain Names Domain Menu generic domain names alternative domain names special domain names International Domains african domain names asia domain names europe domain names oceania domain names ... south american domain names .cc International Domain Name Country Information Country Code The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of two flat, low-lying coral atolls with an area of 14.2 km2 (5.4 sq. mi), 2.6 km (1.6 mi) of coastline, a highest elevation of 5 m (16 ft) and thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation. The climate is pleasant, modified by the southeast trade winds for about nine months of the year and with moderate rainfall. Cyclones may occur in the early months of the year. North Keeling Island is an atoll consisting of just one C-shaped island, a nearly closed atoll ring with a small opening into the lagoon, about 50 m (165 ft) wide, on the East side. The island measures 1.1 km2 (272 acres) in land area and is uninhabited. The lagoon is about 0.5 km2 (124 acres). North Keeling Island and the surrounding sea to 1.5 km from shore form the Pulu Keeling National Park, established on 12 December 1995.
Shire Of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire council details for this Australian territory. Find details about services, tourist information, and the local community. http://www.shire.cc/
Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, also called Cocos Islands and Keeling Islands, is a territory of Australia. There are two atolls and twentyseven coral islands in the group. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocos_(Keeling)_Islands
Extractions: Please help improve this article by adding reliable references . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed (September 2009) Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag Motto Maju Pulu Kita The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are one of Australia's territories Capital West Island Largest village Bantam citation needed Home Island Official language(s) English ( de facto Demonym Cocossian (Cocos Islandian) Government Federal constitutional monarchy Queen Elizabeth II ... Territory of Australia Annexed by Currency Australian dollar AUD ... Calling code The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands , also called Cocos Islands and Keeling Islands , is a territory of Australia . There are two atolls and twenty-seven coral islands in the group. The islands are located in the Indian Ocean, approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka History ... Cocos (Keeling) Islands citation needed Cyclones may occur in the early months of the year.
Cocos Islands The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located in the middle of the Indian Group of islands; Geography; Climate; See also (18) Coconuts; Cocos (Keeling) Islands http://www.kosmix.com/topic/Cocos_Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Geography 2007, CIA World Factbook Cocos (Keeling) Islands Geography 2007 http//www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/cocos/cocos_geography.html SOURCE 2007 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK http://www.allcountries.org/wfb2007/cocos/cocos_geography.html
Extractions: Bob Starkgraf Background: There are 27 coral islands in the group. Captain William Keeling discovered the islands in 1609, but they remained uninhabited until the 19th century. Annexed by the UK in 1857, they were transferred to the Australian Government in 1955. The population on the two inhabited islands generally is split between the ethnic Europeans on West Island and the ethnic Malays on Home Island. TOP OF PAGE Location: Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia, about halfway from Australia to Sri Lanka Geographic coordinates: 12 30 S, 96 50 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 14 sq km
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Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Geography - World Sites Atlas Definition There are 27 coral islands in the group. Captain William KEELING discovered the islands in 1609, but they remained uninhabited until the 19th century. http://www.sitesatlas.com/Maps/Factbook/Geog/ck.html
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Extractions: conventional short form: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Dependency status: non-self governing territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Australian Attorney-General's Department Introduction and Background to Cocos Islands Geography Of Cocos Islands People Of Cocos Islands Government Of Cocos Islands ... Language List
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Extractions: You are here : AllRefer.com Reference World Countries ... Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Geography Geography Cocos (Keeling) Islands Location: Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway from Australia to Sri Lanka Geographic coordinates: 12 30 S, 96 50 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total: 14 sq km
The 1994 Edition Of The CIA World Factbook - Full Text Free Book (Part 9/46) @Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Geography Location Southeastern Asia, in the Indian Ocean, 1,070 km southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka http://www.fullbooks.com/The-1994-Edition-of-the-CIA-World-Factbook9.html
