Cocos (Keeling) Islands – World Atlas: Kids Encyclopedia

Cocos (Keeling) Islands: World Encyclopedia for Students and Children

System of government: Australian Overseas Territory
Capital: Administrative centre on West Island
Location: Two atolls consisting of 27 coral islands in the Indian Ocean south-west of Sumatra
Area: 14 sq km
National composition: Malays and Europeans

The chief product of this small Australian territory is copra. The airstrip on West Island is a refueling base for flights between Australia and South Africa.

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