Christmas Island

Introduction

Territory of Christmas Island

Anthem: Advance Australia Fair

Capital
(and largest city) Flying Fish Cove ("The Settlement")

Official language(s) English (de facto)

Ethnic groups 70% Chinese, 20% European, 10% Malay

Demonym Christmas Islanders

- Queen Elizabeth II

- Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Quentin Bryce

- Administrator Brian Lacy

- Shire President Foo Kee Heng

- Sovereignty
transferred to Australia 1957

- Total 135 km²
52 sq mi

- Water (%) 0

- 2009 estimate 1,402^[1] (220th)

- Density 10.39/km² (n/a)
26.96/sq mi

Currency Australian dollar (AUD)

Time zone (UTC+7)

Calling code 61

Source: CIA World Factbook
Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of July 26, 2012