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Geography - note: islands are thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation; site of a World War I naval battle in November 1914 between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German raider SMS Emden; after being heavily damaged in the engagement, the Emden was beached by her captain on North Keeling Island Definition: This entry includes miscellaneous geographic information of significance not included elsewhere. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013 |
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