Cocos Keeling Islands batterie de secours domestique

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of two flat, low-lying coral atolls with an area of 14.2 square kilometres (5.5 sq mi), 26 kilometres (16 mi) of coastline, a highest elevation of 5 metres (16 ft) and thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation. The climate is pleasant, moderated by the southeast for about nine months of the year and with moderate rainfall. . Les îles Cocos ou îles Keeling, en forme longue le territoire des îles Cocos, en Cocos (Keeling) Islands et Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands , sont un corallien de l’, formé autour de deux atolls principaux. Elles constituent depuis 1984 un territoire extérieur de l’. Le nom abrégé en anglais Cocos Islands est souvent complété par le nom Ke. [pdf]

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Where are the Cocos Keeling Islands?

Flip open a map of Australia, wave a magnifying glass some 2700 kilometres north-west of Perth and you’ll find Cocos Keeling Islands glistening in the Indian Ocean. Look closer: 27 sand-smudged islands don’t so much leap from the ocean, as lay luxuriating in blissful blue-gem waters.

Is Cocos Keeling Islands a protected area?

In March 2022, Parks Australia declared the Cocos Keeling Islands marine park a protected area. So if you swim, snorkel, or dive, marvel at the many incredible species that have clung on to survive and thrive around the healthy reefs and in deeper ocean waters. Spot clams while snorkelling the protected marine park. (Image: Lynn Gail) 10.

Why are the Cocos Islands called the Keeling Islands?

The territory's dual name (official since the islands' incorporation into Australia in 1955) reflects that the islands have historically been known as either the Cocos Islands or the Keeling Islands. The territory consists of two atolls made up of 27 coral islands, of which only two – West Island and Home Island – are inhabited.

How do the Cocos (Keeling) Islands communicate?

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands have access to a range of modern communication services. Digital television stations are broadcast from Western Australia via satellite. A local radio station, 6CKI – Voice of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, is staffed by community volunteers and provides some local content.

Who ruled Cocos Keeling Islands?

The Clunies-Ross family ruled the Cocos Keeling Islands for five generations, earning the title ‘Kings of Cocos’. They built themselves a lavish stately mansion on 4.8 hectares of botanical garden overlooking a lagoon.

Who discovered the Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

British sea captain William KEELING discovered the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in 1609, and they were named for their coconut trees in 1622. Some maps began referring to them as the Keeling Islands in 1703. In 1825, Scottish trader John CLUNIES-ROSS was trying to get to Christmas Island but was blown off course and landed on Cocos (Keeling) Islands.