Christmas Island - Wikipedia
Christmas Island lies 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) northwest of Perth, Western Australia, 350 km (220 mi) south of Indonesia, 975 km (606 mi) east-northeast of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, …
Christmas Island | Geography & History | Britannica
Nov 27, 2024 · Christmas Island, island in the Indian Ocean administered as an external territory of Australia. It is the summit of an oceanic mountain whose highest point on the island is …
Guide to Christmas Island - Tourism Australia
Christmas Island is not your typical tropical island paradise. Nicknamed the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", the island is famous for its red crabs, sea birds, whale sharks and spectacular …
Christmas Island - New World Encyclopedia
The Territory of Christmas Island is a small territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean, 1645 miles (2650 km) northwest of Perth in Western Australia, 225 miles (360 km) south of Jakarta, …
A Guide to Vacationing on Christmas Island - Travel + Leisure
Nov 12, 2024 · Uncover the best lodges, restaurants, and things to do on Christmas Island. Learn how to get to the Australian territory and when to see the crab migration.
Christmas Island - The World Factbook
Dec 23, 2024 · Although Europeans sighted Christmas Island in 1615, it was named for the day of its rediscovery in 1643. Steep cliffs and dense jungle hampered attempts to explore the island …
Travel to Christmas Island: A Complete Visitors Guide
Jan 2, 2021 · Christmas Island, also known as Australia’s ‘Galapagos’, is a remote island territory in the Indian Ocean. Boasting several endemic species of birdlife & host to the annual red crab …