COCOS ISLAND

KEELING ISLAND
The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands was
created in 2003 and adopted on 6 April
2004. It was designed by territory resident
Mohammed Minkom, who won a design
contest as a teenager
 Government Type
non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia

Monarchy
Title of leader
King Charles III (Charles Philip
Arthur George)
 Spoken
languages
Malay & English

ferry service bus service

transportation
 Tradition
Bride and groom leave
their house dressed in
their ceremonial clothes.

Gift-giving
 famous tourist spot

West Island Bantam

 national
costume
Baju Kebaya for
the women

Baju Melayu for

the men
 Historical place

Pulu Keeling National Park

Sports
Surfing. Whilst Cocos Islands' lagoon is known as a great kitesurfing
destination, the ocean side offers fun waves to surf. There are plenty
of local die-hard surfers, although with such a small population the
surf break rarely feels crowded However, sports such as athletics,
volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis and archery are all popular and
regularly played and part of the islands' school curriculum
Holidays Interesting Facts
1 January New Year's Day
26 January Australia Day Cocos Islands, also known as Cocos
Varies Good Friday Keeling or Keeling Islands, are a small
Varies Easter Monday group of islands in the Indian Ocean, and
6 April Self Determination Day by small, I mean very small. With an area
25 April Anzac Day of just 14.2 km2 and a total of around
Varies Hari Raya Puasa 600 inhabitants, these are very
Varies Hari Raya Haji manageable, but that is a good thing
Varies Islamic New Year because this is exactly what distinguishes
Varies Hari Maulaud Nabi them from many other beach destinations
25 December Christmas Day in Australia
26 December Boxing Day
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