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Brief History. Christmas Islands were named in 1643 for the day of its discovery. The island was annexed by Great Britain in 1888 and became part of the former Straits Settlements in 1889. In 1958 it was ceded to Australia. The island has been used to detain and process Asian asylum seekers who are intercepted at sea. Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park.
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Country Information
Local name: Christmas Island Capital: The Settlement Population: 1,493 Government: territory of Australia Currency: Australian dollar (AUD) Land size: 135 sq km Topography: steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau Typical foods: Major exports: phosphate |
Information on the People
Official language: English Other languages spoken: Chinese, Malay Religions: Buddhist 36%, Muslim 25%, Christian 18%, other 21% Literacy rate: Male/Female Ratio: Life expectancy: Ethnic groups: Internet users: 464 Famous people: |
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