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	Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The island measures 1.1 square kilometres (272 acres) in land area and is uninhabited.
		A Cocos dialect of Malay and English are the main languages spoken and 80% of Cocos Islanders are Sunni Muslim.
		The capital of the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cocos_(Keeling)_Islands (1058 words)

	Cocos Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cocos Island and its surrounding rocks are the only emergent islands of the Cocos Plate, one of the minor tectonic plates.
		Surrounded by deep waters with counter-currents, it is admired by scuba divers for its populations of Hammerhead sharks, rays and dolphins.
		Lievre, Una isla desierta en el Pacífico; la isla del Coco in Los viajes de Cockburn y Lievre por Costa Rica (1962: 134) tells that the first document with the name "Isle de Coques" is a map painted on pergamen, called that of Enrique II that appeared in 1542 during the reign of Francisco I.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cocos_Island (627 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		North Keeling Island is an atoll consisting of just one C-shaped island, a nearly closed atoll ring with a small opening into the lagoon, about 50 metres (165 ft) wide, on the East side.
		The island measures 1.1 square kilometres (272 acres) in land area and is uninhabited.
		A Cocos dialect of Bahasa Malay and English are the main languages spoken and 80% of Cocos Islanders are Sunni Muslim.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Cocos_Islands (1121 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Although the Cocos (Keeling) islands were discovered in 1609 by Capt. William Keeling of the East India Company, they remained uninhabited until 1826, when the first settlement was established on the main atoll by an Englishmen, Alexander Hare, with a group of followers, predominantly of Malay origin.
		In 1857 the islands were annexed to the Crown; in 1878 responsibility was transferred from the Colonial Office to the Government of Ceylon, and in 1886 to the Government of the Straits Settlements.
		The Cocos (Keeling) Islands Council, established as the elected body of the Cocos Malay community in July 1979, advises the Administrator on all issues affecting the Territory.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/cc.html (747 words)

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		The municipality of the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands encompasses all the Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
		The islands lie 2,768km north-west of Perth, 3,685km due west of Darwin, approximately 900kms south-south west of Christmas Island and approximately 1,000km south-west of Java and Sumatra.
		North Keeling Island, an atoll approximately 75km north of the southern atoll is protected as a World Heritage Reserve under the control of Parks Australia Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
	www.shire.cc (451 words)

	Out of Bounds: Cocos Keeling
		It seems that it’s been referred to as the Cocos Islands for centuries (I’m still not sure why), but the name Keeling in parentheses is used to distinguish it from the other Cocos Islands in the world.
		South Island is the inhabited one and refers to a collection of smaller islands.
		Cocos was transferred from Britain to Australia in the early 1950’s, but it was not until the early 1980’s that the Malay people voted to become fully integrated with Australia.
	www.outofbounds.com /html/cocos_keeling.html (1797 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands - About Cocos
		The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located in the middle of the Indian Ocean some 2750km north-west of Perth, and 900km west south-west of Christmas Island, its closest neighbour.
		Cocos lies approximately 12° south and 96.5° east, locating the islands in the humid tropical zone.
		While on Home Island visit the Museum and familiarise yourself with the chequered history of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and all the details relating to Australia's first Naval victory: the sinking of SMS Emden, a notorious German raider.
	www.cocos-tourism.cc /about.htm (855 words)

	Noonsite: Cocos Keeling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The islands are a convenient stop for westbound yachts in the South Indian Ocean.
		The islands are under the influence of the SE trade winds for most of the year.
		The islands are rarely affected by tropical storms.
	www.noonsite.com /Countries/CocosKeeling (262 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands was part of the Straits Settlements (the precursor of Malaysia).
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands consists of two atolls in the Indian Ocean.
		North Keeling Island is the only significant island in one of the atolls; the other one comprises Home Island and West Island, which are inhabited, and several others.
	www.statoids.com /ucc.html (156 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands' are in the middle of the Indian Ocean some 2750km north-west of Perth, and 900km west south-west of Christmas Island.
		Captain William Keeling discovered the islands in 1609, but they remained uninhabited until the 19th century.
		The population on the two inhabited islands generally is split between the ethnic Europeans on West Island and the ethnic Malays on Home Island.
	wikitravel.org /en/Cocos_(Keeling)_Islands (217 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		Background: The islands were discovered in 1609, but remained uninhabited until the 19th century.
		The population on the two inhabited islands is split between the mostly Europeans on West Island and the Malays on Home Island.
		Economy overview: Grown throughout the islands, coconuts are the sole cash crop.
	www.paulnoll.com /Locations/visiting-Keeling-Islands.html (261 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands Historical Society
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands, a mere droplet in the Indian Ocean, yet from the first documented sighting in the early 1600's by Captain William Keeling to its important involvement during both World Wars, right through to the present day, this tiny atoll has laid claim to a wonderful and sometimes chequered history.
		Currently this website is under construction, however it is the ultimate desire of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Historical Society to reach out and show visitors to this site, the many facets of this little known part of Australia's history.
		The jukong sails through the stylised crescent of the 26 islands which make up the main atoll, with the graphic resting on a background symbolising the pages of history.
	cocosdive.bizland.com /cocoshistory (309 words)

	Cocos Island Research Center
		In the southwest of the island are the highest point, called mount "Iglesias" and 575 feet high.
		Costa Rican Government named Gissler November 1897 "Governor of Cocos Island" and promised him ownership of half the island in return for establishing a farmer's colony of 50 German families.
		The most famous names of Cocos Treasure hunters are Sir Malcolm Campbell the speed record holder, Julius Fleischman the yeast king, James A. Forbes from California and even US-President Roosevelt who allowed his crew on a fishing trip to go for the treasure.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/3425 (1322 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands Tourism Association - Home
		Catch your own "catch of the day" whilst lazily cruising around in the glass bottom boat or perhaps take a trip to one of the many isolated islands in the southern atoll when the tides are high.
		For a cultural experience take the ferry to Home Island and enjoy the hospitality and unique way of life of the Cocos Malay kampong or join in with the local West Island community activities.
		This tiny horseshoe shaped jewel of the Indian Ocean is located 2750klm north-west of Perth and 900klm west south-west of Christmas Island, its closest neighbour and another island of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories.
	www.cocos-tourism.cc (200 words)

	Cocos Dive: Dive in a 5-star underwater environment with no crowds!
		Cocos Dive is located on Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an external territory of Australia right in the middle of the Indian Ocean some 2750km north-west of Perth and 900km west south-west of Christmas Island, its closest neighbour.
		Visit the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Tourism web site for more information.
		Picture yourself holidaying on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands enjoying the hospitality, personalised service and uncrowded diving with Cocos Dive.
	www.cocosdive.com (447 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia, about halfway from Australia to Sri Lanka
		islands are thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 1955 (23 November 1955) as amended by the Territories Law Reform Act of 1992
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/ck.html (441 words)

	Atlas: Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population …
		Cocos Keeling: The islands time forgot by Ken Mullen
		The story behind the stamp: Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Christmas Island (Indian Ocean), Australian Antar[c]tic Territory, Norfolk Island decimal stamps : complete issues to 1980 by James Bentley
	www.infoplease.com /atlas/country/cocos(keeling)islands.html (124 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
		This site specializes in keeping up with local laws and declarations that affect time zone rules and daylight saving time adjustments, so you can always depend on our accuracy.
		A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Cocos (Keeling) Islands is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
		The current time in Cocos (Keeling) Islands is
	www.worldtimeserver.com /time.asp?locationid=CC (240 words)

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	www.neworleanstop.com /neworleanstop/xlinks/cocos-islands.htm (78 words)

	Cocos Islands
		1609 Islands discovered by English Capt. William Keeling.
		May 1826 Settlement established on main island by Alexander
		In 1886 the Clunies-Ross family again declared the islands a kingdom; this title was not recognized by Britain or Australia.
	www.worldstatesmen.org /Cocos_Islands.html (483 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Background: A possession of the UK since 1857, the islands were transferred to Australia in 1955.
		Economy - overview: Grown throughout the islands, coconuts are the sole cash crop.
		Labor force: NA Labor force - by occupation: the Cocos Islands Cooperative Society Ltd. employs construction workers, stevedores, and lighterage worker operations; tourism employs others
	www.valzubiri.com /world/cocosislands.shtml (504 words)

	Infobel World - Telephone Directories
		Telephone Directories on the Web : Australia and Pacific : Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		Cocos Island businesses are listed within the Telstra Australian Yellow Pages.
		Cocos Island listings are included in the Telstra Australian White Pages.
	www.infobel.com /teldir/teldir.asp?page=/eng/apac/cc (72 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		National holiday: NA Constitution: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 1955
		Economy—overview: Grown throughout the islands, coconuts are the sole cash crop.
		note: the Cocos Islands Cooperative Society Ltd. employs construction workers, stevedores, and lighterage worker operations; tourism employs others
	www.cultureconnect.com /facts/ck.htm (394 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands / ck.html
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands--Dept of Transport and Regional Services Site
		Island Directory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands (UN System-Wide Earthwatch)
		Historic Admiralty Chart--Detailed Nautical Chart of Cocos or Keeling Islands,
	www.meatnpotatoes.com /nations/ck.html (45 words)

	COCOS ISLANDS VISA INFORMATION - Tourist Visas, Business Visas, Expedited Visas - Cocos Islands Page
		COCOS ISLANDS VISA INFORMATION - Tourist Visas, Business Visas, Expedited Visas - Cocos Islands Page
		Click on the continent above for a map of the Cocos Islands.
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	www.traveldocs.com /cc (78 words)

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