Geography
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is in Australia and New Zealand, Asia. Its listed coordinates are -12.1642, 96.871; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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
- West Island
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Population
- 593
- Area
- 14 km²
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Internet TLD
- .cc
- Time zone
- UTC+06:30
Cocos (Keeling) Islands map preview: -12.16, 96.87
People and Culture
Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 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
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is recorded with the official name Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. 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
- West Island
- Australia and New Zealand cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: West Island
- Time zone data: UTC+06:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands is grouped under Asia.
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands has a listed area of 14 km².
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Cocos (Keeling) Islands
What is the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
The capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.
What continent is Cocos (Keeling) Islands in?
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is in Asia.
What currency does Cocos (Keeling) Islands use?
Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses the Australian dollar.
What language is spoken in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
English is listed for Cocos (Keeling) Islands in this database.