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Where is Christmas Island located?
Where is Christmas Island located?
Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean around 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km northwest of the closest point on the Australian mainland.
What is the main settlement on Christmas Island?
What is the main settlement on Christmas Island?
The main settlement on Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.
What was the majority population of Christmas Island historically?
What was the majority population of Christmas Island historically?
Historically, Asian Australians of Chinese, Malay, and Indian descent formed the majority of the population.
What are the main languages in use on Christmas Island?
What are the main languages in use on Christmas Island?
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How many residents did Christmas Island have as of 2021?
How many residents did Christmas Island have as of 2021?
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What is the scientific name of the Christmas Island red crab?
What is the scientific name of the Christmas Island red crab?
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What is the estimated number of adult red crabs that once lived on Christmas Island alone?
What is the estimated number of adult red crabs that once lived on Christmas Island alone?
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What is believed to have killed about 10–15 million of the red crabs in recent years?
What is believed to have killed about 10–15 million of the red crabs in recent years?
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What annual event do Christmas Island red crabs participate in?
What annual event do Christmas Island red crabs participate in?
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As of 2020, what is the status of the Christmas Island red crab according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature?
As of 2020, what is the status of the Christmas Island red crab according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature?
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Study Notes
Location and Settlement
- Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,600 kilometers northwest of Perth, Australia.
- The main settlement on Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.
Population and Demographics
- Historically, the majority population of Christmas Island consisted of Chinese settlers.
- As of 2021, Christmas Island had an estimated population of around 1,843 residents.
Languages
- The main languages spoken on Christmas Island include English, Mandarin, and Malay.
Wildlife and Ecology
- The scientific name of the Christmas Island red crab is Gecarcoidea natalis.
- It is estimated that around 120 million adult red crabs once inhabited Christmas Island.
- Recent years have seen the death of approximately 10–15 million red crabs due to a parasitic infection caused by a pathogen in the environment.
Annual Events and Conservation Status
- Christmas Island red crabs are known for their annual migration event, where they move from the forest to the sea to spawn.
- According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, as of 2020, the Christmas Island red crab is listed as "Least Concern" in terms of conservation status.
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Test your knowledge of Christmas Island with this quiz! Explore the geography, history, and unique features of this Australian external territory in Southeast Asia.
