Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Territory in Oceania
CountryScope
In brief
Area: 14 km². World rank 245 of 249; in Oceania, 26 of 27.
State
- Official name
- Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Local name
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Capital
- West Island
- Region
- Oceania
- Form of government
- Dependent territory
- UN member
- No
Key figures
- Area
- 14 km²
Practical information
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Time zones
- UTC+6:30
- Calling code
- +61
- Driving side
- Left
Territory
- Sea access
- Has a coastline
- Coastline, km
- 26
- Neighbours
- None
Elevation
- Highest point
- South Point on South Island, 9 m
- Lowest point
- Indian Ocean, 0 m
Climate
- Average temperature in the capital, °C
- 27
- Warmest month in the capital
- April, 28°C
- Coldest month in the capital
- September, 26°C
Society
- Religions
- Muslim 75%, no religion 12.9%, Protestant 3.5%, and Catholic 2.2% (2016)
Safety
- Natural hazards
- tropical cyclones
Internet and communications
- Internet domain
- .cc
Transport
- Airports
- 1 2025