Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a country in Oceania. Its capital is West Island, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- West Island
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- External territory of Australia
- Area
- 14 km² Number 236 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
The capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.
Which countries border Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Cocos (Keeling) Islands has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Christmas Island, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
| Country | Capital | Distance from West Island |
|---|---|---|
 Christmas Island | Flying Fish Cove | 985 km (612 mi) |
 Indonesia | Jakarta | 1,285 km (798 mi) |
 Singapore | Singapore | 1,688 km (1,049 mi) |
 Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 1,787 km (1,111 mi) |
 Brunei | Bandar Seri Begawan | 2,760 km (1,715 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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