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Cocos (Keeling) Islands: flag, capital and facts

Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a territory in Oceania (Australia & Oceania). Its capital is West Island. Area — 14 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands

A green flag with a palm tree, a crescent and the Southern Cross.

The capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands — West Island

West Island is the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands. West Island is a village capital, just as its name says.

Facts about Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Official name: Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Capital: West Island
Continent: Australia & Oceania
Region: Oceania
Area: 14 km²
Currency: AUD ($)
Status: Dependent territory
Coordinates: -12.5°, 96.83333333°

How to remember the name

The nameCocos (Keeling) Islands — atolls scattered with coconuts.

Did you know?

Only around 600 people live on all the islands together.

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