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Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Region
🌍 Oceania
Population
👥 593
Currency
💱 Australian dollar
Languages
🗣️ English
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Official NameSource: REST Countries
Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Continent
Oceania
DemonymSource: REST Countries
Cocos Islander
Independence
This territory does not have an official independence day.
Top-Level Domain
.cc
Calling CodeSource: REST Countries
+61
Time ZoneSource: REST Countries
UTC+06:30
Capital CitySource: REST Countries
West Island
ISO Alpha-2
CC
ISO Alpha-3
CCK
UN Code
166
Geographic Coordinates
-12.5,96.83333333
Area (km²)Source: REST Countries
14#245 of 249
PopulationSource: REST Countries
593#243 of 247
Population Density (per km²)
Approximately 140 people per square kilometer (2023 estimate)
Highest Point (m)
Approximately 5 meters
Lowest Point (m)
0 meters (Indian Ocean)
Land Use
Primarily coconut plantations and settlements.
Irrigated Land
Information on irrigated land is unavailable.
Coastline Length
Approximately 26 kilometers
Climate
Tropical; hot and humid; moderated by trade winds
Natural Resources
Fish
Bordering CountriesSource: REST Countries
No land borders
Major Rivers
This island territory has no major rivers.
Major Lakes
This island territory has no major lakes.
Government Type
Territory of Australia
Administrative Divisions
Two territories: West Island and Home Island.
Legal System
Australian law applies
Chief of State
King Charles III, represented by the Governor-General of Australia
Head of Government
Administrator appointed by the Australian government
Cabinet
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands do not have a cabinet.
Elections
Elections for the Cocos Islands Shire Council.
Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has jurisdiction.
Legislative Branch
The Parliament of Australia.
Major Political Parties
Political parties are not well-defined on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
CurrencySource: REST Countries
Australian dollar
GDP, Nominal (US$ billion)
Data unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
GDP, PPP (US$ billion)
Data unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
GDP per Capita (US$)
Data unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
GDP - Agriculture (%)
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Inflation Rate (%)
Inflation data is not readily available.
Labor Force (people)
The labor force data is not readily available.
Unemployment Rate (%)
Unemployment rate data is not readily available.
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Data on public debt is not available.
Budget
Budget information is not readily available.
Exports (US$ billion)
Exports data is not readily available.
Imports (US$ billion)
Imports data is not readily available.
Foreign Reserves
Information on foreign reserves is not readily available.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange is handled through the Australian Dollar (AUD) system.
GDP by Sector
Information on GDP by sector is unavailable.
Major Industries
Tourism and fishing are significant industries.
Major Export Partners
Data on major export partners is unavailable.
Major Import Partners
Data on major import partners is unavailable.

Society

Literacy Rate (%)
Literacy rate is estimated to be high.
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people)
Birth rate data is not readily available.
Death Rate (per 1,000 people)
Death rate data is not readily available.
Net Migration Rate
Net migration rate data is not readily available.
Median Age
Median age data is not readily available.
Urban Population (%)
The population is predominantly rural.
Urbanization Rate
Urbanization rate data is not readily available.
Life Expectancy (years)
Life expectancy data is not readily available.
HIV/AIDS Prevalence
HIV/AIDS prevalence data is not readily available.
Health Expenditures (% of GDP)
Health expenditure data is not readily available.
Ethnic Groups
Primarily of Malay and European descent.
Religions
Islam (Sunni) and Christianity are practiced.
LanguagesSource: REST Countries
English

Education

Education System
Education is provided by the government, with primary and secondary schools available. Students typically attend schools in the Cocos Islands or Australia.
School Life Expectancy (years)
Data is limited; school life expectancy information is not readily available.
Government Education Spending
Information on government education spending is not readily available.
Primary Education Access
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Secondary Education Access
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Higher Education Access
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Major Universities
No major universities are located on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Culture

Cultural Overview
Culture is a blend of Malay and Australian influences. The local Malay community maintains strong cultural traditions.
National HolidaysSource: Nager.Date
  • New Year's Day (2026-01-01)
  • Australia Day (2026-01-26)
  • Good Friday (2026-04-03)
  • Self Determination Day (2026-04-06)
  • Easter Monday (2026-04-06)
  • Anzac Day (2026-04-25)
  • King's Birthday (2026-06-06)
  • Christmas Day (2026-12-25)
  • Boxing Day (2026-12-26)
Popular Music
Popular music includes a mix of genres, with a strong presence of traditional Malay music and Australian contemporary music.
Traditional Food
Traditional food is influenced by Malay cuisine, featuring dishes with seafood, rice, and spices.
Sports
Popular sports include Australian rules football, cricket, and various water sports.
Major Festivals
Major festivals include cultural celebrations that highlight the Malay heritage and Australian events.
Famous People
Information is limited; notable figures may include individuals prominent within the local community.
Cultural Heritage Sites
No specific cultural heritage sites are readily available.
UNESCO Sites
No UNESCO World Heritage Sites are listed on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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Healthcare

Healthcare Quality
Healthcare quality index data is not readily available.
Medical Cost
Medical cost data is not readily available.
Number of Hospitals
There are no hospitals; medical care is provided at a clinic.
Universal Healthcare
Healthcare is provided through government-funded services, and access is generally available.
Medical Services Overview
Medical services are primarily provided by a local clinic.
Emergency Medical Access
Emergency medical services are available.

Emergency & Safety

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Infrastructure

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Water Access
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Sanitation Access
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Railways
No railways exist.
Roadways
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Transportation System
Transportation is mainly by road, sea, and air. Limited public transport exists.
AirportsSource: OurAirports
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK)
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