Welcome to Cocos (Keeling) Islands 🇨🇨 — a remarkable destination in Australia and New Zealand. Its official name is Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and today around 600 people call this Oceania nation home, spread across roughly 14 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Cocos (Keeling) Islands: key statistics, an introduction to West Island, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Oceania.
Geography of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands lies in Australia and New Zealand, in the Oceania region of the world. Measuring roughly 14 square kilometres, it ranks 245th in the world by total area.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
West Island serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Cocos (Keeling) Islands has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is home to approximately 600 residents — the 244th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Cocos Islanders.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Cocos (Keeling) Islands rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Cocos (Keeling) Islands is +61. Websites from the country typically use the .cc internet domain.
If Cocos (Keeling) Islands came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (West Island) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands's flag emoji is 🇨🇨 — its two-letter country code is CC and its three-letter code is CCK.
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands covers 14 km², ranking 245th in the world by area.
- With about 600 people, Cocos (Keeling) Islands holds the 244th spot in the world population ranking.
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- The capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.
- What is the population of Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands has a population of approximately 600 people, ranking 244th in the world.
- Where is Cocos (Keeling) Islands located?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands is located in Australia and New Zealand, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- The main language spoken in Cocos (Keeling) Islands is English.
- What currency is used in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses the Australian dollar (AUD).
