Indian OceanChristmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland and 2600 km from Perth. Although it is an Australian territory, Christmas Island's nearest neighbour is Indonesia, which lies about 350 km to the north.
How deep is the water around Christmas Island?
Surrounding the island is a narrow tropical reef which plunges steeply to the ocean floor. Within 20 metres of the shoreline, you can find some of the steepest drop-offs in the world reaching a depth of about 500 metres within about 200 metres beyond the edge of the reef.
What are the sea conditions on Christmas Island?
How many people live in Christmas Island 2023?
Christmas Island's population in 2023Christmas Island's total population was 1,692 in January 2023. Data shows that Christmas Island's population remained unchanged between 2022 and 2023. 40.5 percent of Christmas Island's population is female, while 59.5 percent of the population is male.
Are there still detainees on Christmas Island?
The Christmas Island detention centre has been emptied, with all remaining detainees brought to the Australian mainland, the Australian Border Force has revealed. But the centre, which was reopened by the Morrison government in 2020 to reduce overcrowding during the Covid-19 pandemic, will remain open as a contingency.