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Neighboring Countries of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Location
Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway between Australia and Sri Lanka
Area
14 km² — about 24 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Flat, low-lying coral atolls
Climate
Tropical with high humidity, moderated by the southeast trade winds for about nine months of the year
Highest and lowest points
Highest: South Point on South Island 9 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish
Natural hazards
Cyclone season is October to April
Good to know
There are 27 coral islands in the group; apart from North Keeling Island, which lies 30 km north of the main group, the islands form a horseshoe-shaped atoll around a lagoon
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).