West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

West Island is the capital of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The population is roughly 120. It is the less populous of the two inhabited islands (the other is Home Island). It was part of the Clunies-Ross plantation and an airstrip was built here during World War II. As well as all the government buildings, it contains the airport, a general store and tourist accommodation.

Coordinates: 12°11′13″S 96°49′42″E / 12.18694°S 96.82833°E / -12.18694; 96.82833

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1 Territory of Australia.  2 Often included in Polynesia.  3 Often included in Southeast Asia.  4 Overseas collectivity of France.  5 Often included in Australasia.  6 Insular area of the United States.  7 Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.8 In free association with New Zealand.  9 Territory of Chile.  10 U.S. state.11 New Zealand dependent territory.


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