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Introduction of Christmas Island
Christmas Island belongs to Australia's overseas territory, and 63% of the total population is Chinese. It is located 360km south of Java Island and at 1400km northwest of Australia (south latitude10 30', east longitude105 40'). Area 135 km2, population 1960 (2008). The official language is English, and Cantonese is also spoken in China.
Christmas Island is the top of the undersea mountain peak. The highest mountain on the island is Mount Murray, with an altitude of 36 1 m, which is located in the west of the island. The coastline is 80 kilometers long, most of which are cliffs, with only about 13 shoals. The largest one is called Feiyu Bay, which is the only port on the island, the main population settlement and the main port.
Most of Christmas Island is covered by tropical rain forest, which belongs to tropical maritime climate. Animals include a large number of seabirds, reptiles, ground crabs and insects.
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History of Christmas Island
On the Christmas Eve of 1643, Captain William Meiners of England discovered the island and named it "Christmas Island", but he failed to land on it.
1888, the island was annexed by Britain.
1900, the island was merged into Singapore (British Channel Colony).
1942- 1945, the island was occupied by the Japanese army.
1 958 65438+1October1.According to the Christmas Island Act 1958, the island was ceded from Singapore to Australia.
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