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Christmas Island

Region
🌍 Oceania
Population
👥 1
Currency
💱 Australian dollar
Languages
🗣️ English
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Official NameSource: REST Countries
Territory of Christmas Island
Continent
Oceania
DemonymSource: REST Countries
Christmas Islander
Independence
This territory does not have an official independence day.
Top-Level Domain
.cx
Calling CodeSource: REST Countries
+61
Time ZoneSource: REST Countries
UTC+07:00
Capital CitySource: REST Countries
Flying Fish Cove
ISO Alpha-2
CX
ISO Alpha-3
CXR
UN Code
162
Geographic Coordinates
-10.5,105.66666666
Area (km²)Source: REST Countries
135#227 of 249
PopulationSource: REST Countries
1,692#238 of 247
Population Density (per km²)
Approximately 14 people per square kilometer.
Highest Point (m)
361 meters (Murray Hill).
Lowest Point (m)
0 meters (Indian Ocean).
Land Use
Forest; small areas of agricultural land.
Irrigated Land
Data unavailable.
Coastline Length
138.9 kilometers.
Climate
Tropical; wet season (November to April), dry season (May to October).
Natural Resources
Phosphates.
Bordering CountriesSource: REST Countries
No land borders
Major Rivers
This island has no major rivers.
Major Lakes
This island has no major lakes.
Government Type
Territory of Australia.
Administrative Divisions
One shire.
Legal System
Australian law applies.
Chief of State
King Charles III, represented by the Administrator.
Head of Government
The Administrator.
Cabinet
The Administrator is advised by the Shire Council.
Elections
Elections are held for the Shire Council.
Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court of Christmas Island; the Federal Court of Australia and the High Court of Australia.
Legislative Branch
The Shire of Christmas Island Council.
Major Political Parties
Independent candidates typically contest local elections.
CurrencySource: REST Countries
Australian dollar
GDP, Nominal (US$ billion)
Economic data for Christmas Island is limited; it is not typically reported separately.
GDP, PPP (US$ billion)
Economic data for Christmas Island is limited; it is not typically reported separately.
GDP per Capita (US$)
Economic data for Christmas Island is limited; it is not typically reported separately.
GDP - Agriculture (%)
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GDP - Industry (%)
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GDP - Services (%)
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Inflation Rate (%)
Inflation data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Labor Force (people)
The labor force data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Unemployment Rate (%)
Unemployment data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Public debt data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Budget
Budget data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Exports (US$ billion)
Export data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Imports (US$ billion)
Import data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Foreign Reserves
Foreign reserve data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange rates are generally based on the Australian Dollar (AUD).
GDP by Sector
Economic data for Christmas Island is limited; it is not typically reported separately.
Major Industries
Major industries include tourism and phosphate mining.
Major Export Partners
Export partner information is not typically reported separately for Christmas Island.
Major Import Partners
Import partner information is not typically reported separately for Christmas Island.

Society

Literacy Rate (%)
Literacy rates are estimated to be high.
Birth Rate (per 1,000 people)
Birth rate data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Death Rate (per 1,000 people)
Death rate data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Net Migration Rate
Migration data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Median Age
Median age data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Urban Population (%)
The population of Christmas Island is primarily urban.
Urbanization Rate
Urbanization rate data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Life Expectancy (years)
Life expectancy data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
HIV/AIDS Prevalence
HIV/AIDS prevalence data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Health Expenditures (% of GDP)
Health expenditure data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Ethnic Groups
The population is diverse, with significant Chinese, Malay, and European (primarily Australian) communities.
Religions
Religious practices include Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.
LanguagesSource: REST Countries
English

Education

Education System
Education is provided by the Australian education system; schooling is compulsory from ages 6 to 16.
School Life Expectancy (years)
Data unavailable.
Government Education Spending
Government education spending is aligned with Australian standards.
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 on the island; residents typically access universities in Australia.

Culture

Cultural Overview
Culture is a blend of Malay, Chinese, and European influences, reflecting the island's diverse population and history.
National HolidaysSource: Nager.Date
  • New Year's Day (2026-01-01)
  • Australia Day (2026-01-26)
  • Labour Day (2026-03-23)
  • Good Friday (2026-04-03)
  • Anzac Day (2026-04-25)
  • Territory Day (2026-10-05)
  • Christmas Day (2026-12-25)
  • Boxing Day (2026-12-26)
Popular Music
Influenced by the diverse community; genres include Malay, Chinese, and Western pop.
Traditional Food
Malay and Chinese cuisine dominate; seafood is prominent, with dishes like nasi lemak and laksa.
Sports
Cricket, Australian rules football, soccer and fishing are popular sports.
Major Festivals
Chinese New Year is a major celebration.
Famous People
Information unavailable.
Cultural Heritage Sites
Information unavailable.
UNESCO Sites
None.
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Healthcare

Healthcare Quality
Healthcare quality index data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Medical Cost
Medical cost data for Christmas Island is not typically reported separately.
Number of Hospitals
Christmas Island has one hospital.
Universal Healthcare
Healthcare is provided through Medicare, the Australian public health insurance scheme, to which Christmas Island residents are entitled.
Medical Services Overview
Medical services are available on the island, including a hospital.
Emergency Medical Access
Emergency medical services are available on Christmas Island.

Emergency & Safety

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Infrastructure

Electricity Access
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Water Access
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Sanitation Access
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Railways
None.
Roadways
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Transportation System
Roads, limited public transport, and air travel for international connections; reliant on Australia.
AirportsSource: OurAirports
Christmas Island International Airport (XCH)
Ports
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Public Transit
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Technology & Communication

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Environmental Issues
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