The Territory of Christmas Island is a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean. It has a population of 2,072 residents who live in a number of “settlement areas” on the northern tip of the island:
Capital: Flying Fish Cove
Area: 52.12 sq miles (135 km²)
Population: 1,402 (2010)
Government: Federal monarchy
National anthem: Advance Australia Fair
Currency: Australian dollar
Official language: English