territorial flag; divided diagonally from upper hoist to lower fly; the upper triangle is green with a yellow image of the Golden Bosun Bird superimposed, the lower triangle is blue with the Southern Cross constellation, representing Australia, superimposed; a centered yellow disk displays a green map of the island[from the cia web page
geography
location
mid indian ocean
geographic coordinates
10 30 S, 105 40 E
continent
island in the indian ocean
area
135 sq km
area compairison
222 in the world
border contries
indian ocean
climate
trade tropical with a wet season (December to April) and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by winds
terrain
steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau
natural resources
phosphate, beaches
natural hazards
the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
Christmas Island
Taylor AdamsAbe Pedigo
territorial flag; divided diagonally from upper hoist to lower fly; the upper triangle is green with a yellow image of the Golden Bosun Bird superimposed, the lower triangle is blue with the Southern Cross constellation, representing Australia, superimposed; a centered yellow disk displays a green map of the island[from the cia web page
geography
government