Geography

Christmas Island

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IndicatorValue
Total areaNo authoritative open source found
Exclusive economic zone (EEZ)No authoritative open source found
Administrative divisions (ADM1)No authoritative open source found
LocationSoutheastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of IndonesiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Coastline138.9 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Land boundaries0 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Bordering countriesNo authoritative open source found
Terrainsteep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateauCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Climatetropical with a wet season (December to April) and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade windsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Natural resourcesphosphate, beachesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Highest pointMurray Hill 361 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Lowest pointIndian Ocean 0 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Mean elevationNo authoritative open source found
Area (comparative)about three-quarters the size of Washington, D.C.CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Natural hazardsthe narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazardCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Maritime claimsterritorial sea: 12 nm; contiguous zone: 12 nm; exclusive fishing zone: 200 nmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive

Section metadata

Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage11/16
LicenseCC-BY
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  • CIA World Factbook
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    Edition: 2025
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About this data

Christmas Island's geography on Databook compiles 11 indicators from 1 open datasets including CIA World Factbook. Key figures include location (Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia), coastline (138.9 km). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.