Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Flying Fish Cove, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Flying Fish Cove
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- External territory of Australia
- Area
- 135 km² Number 222 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Christmas Island?
The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.
Which countries border Christmas Island?
Christmas Island has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Flying Fish Cove |
|---|---|---|
 Indonesia | Jakarta | 486 km (302 mi) |
 Cocos (Keeling) Islands | West Island | 985 km (612 mi) |
 Singapore | Singapore | 1,318 km (819 mi) |
 Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 1,571 km (976 mi) |
 Brunei | Bandar Seri Begawan | 1,988 km (1,235 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
More about Christmas Island
Test yourself
- Port of CallOceaniaA capitals quiz on a 3D globe: name the capital at a pin, or read a capital’s name and click it on the map. Every country and territory.
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