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Christmas Island: Australian Territory
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The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands are southwest of Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, some 1,700 miles (2,700 kilometers) northwest of Perth. They comprise 27 small coral islands forming two atolls. Their total land area is 5 square miles (14 square kilometers).
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The enactment of the regulations was the final element in the regulatory framework needed for launch operators proposing to base their operations in Woomera in South Australia, Gladstone in Queensland, and Christmas Island. It marked a new era in the development of the Australian space industry.
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This article is about the Indian Ocean territory of Australia named Christmas Island. For the island of the same name ... known as Kiritimati in the Line Islands of the Pacific Ocean, see Kiribati.
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As of July 2004, there are 396 Christmas Islanders. (The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports a population of 1508 as of the 2001 Census.) The population is declining at a rate of 9% per year. The ethnic composition is 70% Chinese, 20% European, and 10% Malay. Religions practiced are Buddhism 36%, Islam 25%, Christianity 18%, and other 21%. English is the official language, but Chinese and Malay are ... spoken.
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An email forum for the Australian territory known as 'Christmas Island' located in the Indian ocean. 2600km north-west of Perth City in Western Australia, its actual closest neighbour is Indonesia which is just approx 350km away.
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Westralia Airports Corporation has the contract to manage and develop the Christmas Island airport. The airport is unique, as it is regarded as an international airport for all passengers, including Australians, and has restrictions associated with this.
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