Christmas Island

• Area: 135 sq. km (52 sq. mi.)
• Population: 2,205 (2016 est.)
• Population growth rate: 1.11% (2014 est.)
• Languages: English (official), Chinese, Malay
• Religions: Buddhist 16.9%, Christian 16.4%, Muslim 14.8%, other 1.3%, none 9.2%, unspecified 41.5%
• Formal name: Territory of Christmas Island
• Alternate names: Territory of Christmas Island
• Government type: non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia
• Leaders: chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II; head of government: Administrator Jon STANHOPE
• Capital: The Settlement
• Exports: phosphate
• Imports: consumer goods
• Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)

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