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Christmas Island
Background: This island was annexed by the UK in 1888, following the discovery of phosphate rock.
Location: Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia Geographic coordinates: 10 30 S, 105 40 E Map references: Southeast Asia Area:
Area - comparative: about 0.7 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 138.9 km Maritime claims:
Climate: tropical; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds Terrain: steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau Elevation extremes:
Natural resources: phosphate Land use:
Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard Environment - current issues: NA Geography - note: located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean
Population: 2,564 (July 2000 est.) Age structure:
Population growth rate: 7.77% (2000 est.) Birth rate: NA births/1,000 population Death rate: NA deaths/1,000 population Net migration rate: NA migrant(s)/1,000 population Infant mortality rate: NA deaths/1,000 live births Life expectancy at birth:
Total fertility rate: NA children born/woman Nationality:
Ethnic groups: Chinese 61%, Malay 25%, European 11%, other 3%, no indigenous population Religions: Buddhist 55%, Christian 15%, Muslim 10%, other 20% (1991) Languages: English, Chinese, Malay
Country name:
Data code: KT Dependency status: territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Australian Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories Government type: NA Capital: The Settlement Administrative divisions: none (territory of Australia) Independence: none (territory of Australia) National holiday: NA Constitution: Christmas Island Act of 1958 Legal system: under the authority of the governor general of Australia and Australian law Executive branch:
Legislative branch:
unicameral Christmas Island Shire Council (9 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve one-year terms)
Judicial branch: Supreme Court Political parties and leaders: none International organization participation: none Diplomatic representation in the US: none (territory of Australia) Diplomatic representation from the US: none (territory of Australia) Flag description: the flag of Australia is used
Economy - overview: Phosphate mining had been the only significant economic activity, but in December 1987 the Australian Government closed the mine. In 1991, the mine was reopened by union workers. With the support of the government, Australian-based Casinos Austria International Ltd. built a $34 million casino on Christmas Island, which opened in 1993. As of yearend 1999, gaming facilities at the casino were temporarily closed but were expected to reopen in early 2000. Another economic prospect is the possible location of a space-launching site on the island. GDP: purchasing power parity - $NA GDP - real growth rate: NA% GDP - per capita: purchasing power parity - $NA GDP - composition by sector:
Population below poverty line: NA% Household income or consumption by percentage share:
Inflation rate (consumer prices): NA% Labor force: NA Labor force - by occupation: tourism 400 people, mining 100 people (1995) Unemployment rate: NA% Budget:
Industries: tourism, phosphate extraction (near depletion) Industrial production growth rate: NA% Electricity - production: NA kWh Electricity - production by source:
Electricity - consumption: NA kWh Electricity - exports: NA kWh Electricity - imports: NA kWh Agriculture - products: NA Exports: $NA Exports - commodities: phosphate Exports - partners: Australia, NZ Imports: $NA Imports - commodities: consumer goods Imports - partners: principally Australia Debt - external: $NA Economic aid - recipient: $NA Currency: 1 Australian dollar ($A) = 100 cents Exchange rates: Australian dollars ($A) per US$1 - 1.5207 (January 2000), 1.5497 (1999), 1.5888 (1998), 1.3439 (1997), 1.2773 (1996), 1.3486 (1995) Fiscal year: 1 July - 30 June
Telephones - main lines in use: NA Telephones - mobile cellular: 0 (1999) Telephone system:
Radio broadcast stations: AM 1, FM 1, shortwave 0 (1998) Radios: 1,000 (1997) Television broadcast stations: NA Televisions: 600 (1997) Internet Service Providers (ISPs): NA
Railways: 24 km to serve phosphate mines Highways:
Ports and harbors: Flying Fish Cove Merchant marine: none (1999 est.) Airports: 1 (1999 est.) Airports - with paved runways:
Military - note: defense is the responsibility of Australia
Disputes - international: none Please click here for a guide to the country profiles Click here for all other countries
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