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Christmas Island Description Christmas Island
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Named in 1643 for the day of its discovery, the island was annexed and settlement began by the UK in 1888. Phosphate mining began in the 1890s. The UK transferred sovereignty to Australia in 1958. Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park.
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Location
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Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia
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Area - comparative
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about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC
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Natural resources Christmas Island Christmas Island
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phosphate, beaches
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Population Christmas Island
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1,402 (July 2010 est.)
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Christmas Island Religions Christmas Island
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Buddhist 36%, Muslim 25%, Christian 18%, other 21% (1997)
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Languages
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English (official), Chinese, Malay
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Christmas Island Education Christmas Island expenditures
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Government Christmas Island type
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none (territory of Australia)
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Independence
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Australia Day, 26 January (1788)
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Christmas Island Economy - overview
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Investment Christmas Island
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Industries Christmas Island
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Airports Christmas Island
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