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Cocos Islands
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located in the Indian Ocean 2,950 kms north-west of Perth, 3,700 kms west of Darwin, and 900 kms south west of Christmas Island (96° 52' East, 12° 10' South). There are 27 coral islands in the group, with a total land area of approximately 14km2.
In 1955 the Islands, which had been governed through the British colonies of Ceylon, the Straits Settlements and Singapore, were accepted as a Territory of Australia.
In 1955 the Islands, which had been governed through the British colonies of Ceylon, the Straits Settlements and Singapore, were accepted as a Territory of Australia.
Sites in Cocos Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Details of the island and its residents, traveller, information, recreation and photo library.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Historical Society
Describes the history of the Cocos Islands. |
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