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Named in 1643 for the day of its discovery, the island was annexed and settlement was begun by the UK in 1888. Phosphate mining began in the 1890s. The UK transferred sovereignty to Australia in 1958. Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park.
Country name: conventional long form: Territory of Christmas Island
conventional short form: Christmas Island
Capital: The Settlement
Languages: English (official), Chinese, Malay
Religions: Buddhist 36%, Muslim 25%, Christian 18%, other 21% (1997)
Christmas Island Tourism Association
Useful information about Christmas Island, collection of relevant links, overview of history and culture, national parks and wildlife, accomodation, activities - diving, snorkeling, fishing, flights information.
Christmas Island Map
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