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Christmas Island geography facts

Christmas Island is a country or territory in Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Flying Fish Cove, and its currency is Australian dollar.

Official name
Territory of Christmas Island
Capital
Flying Fish Cove
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Australia and New Zealand
Currency
Australian dollar
Languages
English
Land neighbours
No land borders listed
Area
135 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+61
Internet domain
.cx

Quick answers about Christmas Island

What is the capital of Christmas Island?

The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.

What currency is used in Christmas Island?

Christmas Island uses Australian dollar.

Where is Christmas Island?

Christmas Island is in Australia and New Zealand, within Oceania.

What languages are spoken in Christmas Island?

The reference languages listed for Christmas Island are English.

Which countries border Christmas Island?

Christmas Island has no land borders listed in our reference data.

Is Christmas Island landlocked?

No. Christmas Island is not landlocked.

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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