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Christmas Island flag |
| Country |
Christmas Island |
| Capital |
The Settlement |
| Location |
Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia |
| Size |
135 sq km |
| Terrain |
steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau |
| Climate |
tropical; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds |
| Languages |
English (official), Chinese, Malay |
| Nationality |
noun: Christmas Islander(s)
adjective: Christmas Island |
| Religion |
Buddhist 36%, Muslim 25%, Christian 18%, other 21% (1997) |
| Currency |
Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Exports |
phosphate |
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