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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Australian external territory
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are a remote territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean. Its 2 coral atolls comprise 27 tiny islands with white­-sand beaches, palm trees and lagoons. West Island has an airport and a visitor centre. Across the lagoon,...
Capital: West Island
Official language: Malay
Continent: Asia
Area: 5.405 mi²
Population: 596 (2009)
Dialing code: +61
Annexed by the United Kingdom: 1857