| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | CCISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | No authoritative open source found |
| Capital | West IslandGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | Cocos (Keeling) IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Territory of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Cocos (Keeling) IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the name refers to the abundant coconut trees on the islands and to English Captain William KEELING, the first European to sight the islands in 1609CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | non-self-governing overseas territory of AustraliaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | none (territory of Australia)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Australia Day (commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of Australian settlers), 26 January (1788)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | No authoritative open source found |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | AUDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Australian DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | No authoritative open source found |
| Subdivision names | No authoritative open source found |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | Not applicable to this country |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: royal anthem, as an Australian territoryCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | Not applicable to this country |
| Citizenship rules | see AustraliaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the name refers to the abundant coconut trees on the islands and to English Captain William KEELING, the first European to sight the islands in 1609
the flag of Australia is used
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
