Geography
Christmas Island is in Australia and New Zealand, Asia. Its listed coordinates are -10.5, 105.66666666; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a country in Australia and New Zealand. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Flying Fish Cove
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Population
- 1.7 thousand
- Area
- 135 km²
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Internet TLD
- .cx
- Time zone
- UTC+07:00
Christmas Island map preview: -10.50, 105.67
People and Culture
Christmas Island uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Christmas Island varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Christmas Island is recorded with the official name Territory of Christmas Island. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Flying Fish Cove
- Australia and New Zealand cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Flying Fish Cove
- Time zone data: UTC+07:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Christmas Island is grouped under Asia.
- Christmas Island has a listed area of 135 km².
- Christmas Island is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Christmas Island
What is the capital of Christmas Island?
The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.
What continent is Christmas Island in?
Christmas Island is in Asia.
What currency does Christmas Island use?
Christmas Island uses the Australian dollar.
What language is spoken in Christmas Island?
English is listed for Christmas Island in this database.