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	Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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.
		The islands are administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories, with a non-resident Administrator (Evan Williams, appointed on 1 November 2003) appointed by the Governor-General (Evan Williams is also the Administrator of Christmas Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cocos (956 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		On November 9, 1914, the islands were the scene of the Battle of Cocos, one of the first naval battles of World War I.
		The capital of the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is.
		The islands are administered from Canberra by the, with a non-resident Administrator (Evan Williams, appointed on 1 November 2003) appointed by the Governor-General (Evan Williams is also the Administrator of Christmas Island.
	www.hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Cocos_(Keeling)_Islands (979 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		The islands were brought under the British Empire in 1857 and were transferred to Australia on November 23, 1955.
		The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of two flat, low-lying coral atolls with an area of 14 km², 2.6 km of coastline, a highest elevation of five metres and thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation.
		The islands are administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories, with a non-resident administrator (currently William Taylor) appointed by the Governor-General.
	www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/c/co/cocos__keeling__islands.html (508 words)

	AllRefer.com - Cocos Islands (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Cocos Islands[kO´kOs] Pronunciation Key or Keeling Islands, officially Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, two separate atolls comprising 27 coral islets (1996 pop.
		Only three of the islands are inhabited: West Island, which has an airport and the largest community of Europeans; Home Island, the former headquarters of the Clunies-Ross Estate and inhabited mainly by Cocos Malays; and Direction Island, which has an aviation-marine base.
		In 1903, as a dependency of Britain's Singapore colony, the islands were included in the Straits Settlements; in 1955 they were placed under Australian administration.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/CocosIsl.html (380 words)

	Travel Forum - Cocos Islands
		The islands are administered from Canberra by the Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories, with a non-resident Administrator (Evan Williams, appointed on 1 November 2003) appointed by the Governor-General.
		Pulu Keeling National Park, which is an isolated Island on a separate atoll, 24 km to the north of the main Island group is unique for it's reputation as a seabird rookery.
		The proclamation of Pulu Keeling National Park came on the 12th December 1995 when the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council agreed to lease the Island back to the Commonwealth to create a National Park because of its' outstanding conservation values and to safeguard the Islands natural and historical values.
	www.ttgforum.com /showthread.php?t=519 (1040 words)

	Pulu Keeling Management Plan
		The Cocos (Keeling) Islands were the only coral atolls that Charles Darwin visited in 1836 as he developed his well-known theory of coral atoll formation (Darwin 1842), in which he asserted that the upgrowth of coral reefs continued long after the seamounts that supported them had subsided.
		The soils of North Keeling Island are calcareous and derived from coral breakdown.
		The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are situated in the humid, tropical zone, at the southern edge of the equatorial low pressure belt which moves northwards and southwards according to the season.
	www.deh.gov.au /parks/publications/pulu-html/description.html (7733 words)

	The economy (from Cocos Islands) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Geologically, it is part of the Cocos Ridge and is related to the Galápagos Islands to the...
		Coco de mer fruits, among the largest known, take about 10 years to ripen; they have a fleshy and fibrous envelope surrounding a hard, nutlike portion that is generally two-lobed, suggesting a double coconut.
		Islands are found in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-1382?tocId=1382 (858 words)

	Cocos Island -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Geologically, it is part of the Cocos Ridge and is related to the Galápagos Islands to the south.
		The islands include eight large cays (keys) and numerous smaller cays, islets, reefs, banks, and rocks that have a combined area of 166 square miles (430 square kilometres).
		Temperatures on the islands range from 75° to 85° F (24° to 29° C), and rainfall averages 79 inches (200 centimeters) annually.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9024608?tocId=9024608 (863 words)

	1000Countries.com: Cocos (Keeling) Islands I: cocos (keeling) islands, COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		The municipality of the Shire of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands encompasses all the Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
		The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are situated in the Indian Ocean approximately...
		The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a territory of Australia, administered from Canberra by...
	www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/cocos_keeling_islands_1.html (2109 words)

	Soul of the World: Rafael Trénor: Vertices: Cocos Islands
		Far from the coast of any continent and geographically located at 12º 10' S 96º 50' E is the tiny archipelago known as the Cocos Islands, made up of two large coral reefs.
		In 1955, after a referendum of the inhabitants, sovereignty of the island was transferred to Australia.
		New political institutions, such as the Cocos Islands Council, have emerged for self-government by its population, who are still known as "a happy, peaceful and stable people." The current population is made up of two communities.
	www.souloftheworld.com /cocos.html (539 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The World Factbook. 2003
		Captain William Keeling discovered the islands in 1609, but they remained uninhabited until the 19th century.
		Annexed by the UK in 1857, they were transferred to the Australian Government in 1955.
		Small local gardens and fishing contribute to the food supply, but additional food and most other necessities must be imported from Australia.
	www.bartleby.com /151/ck.html (437 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands : Cocos Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		The Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a territory of Australia, administered from Canberra by the Australian Department of the Environment, Sport, and Territories.
		The islands are located in the Indian Ocean.
		It isn't to be confused with Cocos Island that is an uninhabited offshore island in the Pacific Ocean, and forms an integral part of the Republic of Costa Rica.
	www.city-search.org /co/cocos-islands.html (433 words)

	Cocos Islands Demographics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		The Cocos Malays are descendants of the original settlers and labourers brought to the islands between 1826 and 1831 and of others recruited later.
		The Cocos Malays are Muslims and speak a local dialect of Malay.
		The Cocos Meteorological Station provides a full range of surface and upper air observations which are of special value in aviation forecasts for Indian Ocean Rights.
	www.omninet.net.au /~kg/travel/cocos/demog.html (401 words)

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	www.icyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/e/ec (516 words)

	Economy Of Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
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	www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/cocos_keeling_islands_country_economy.shtml (317 words)

	COCOS ISLANDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		This ranks Cocos islands 155th among the 232 international buyers of Missouri goods.
		Missouri exports to Cocos islands decreased from the previous year by $46,959 a change of -53.40%.
		State exports to Cocos islands have decreased over the last 5 years by $43,957 a change of -51.75%.
	www.ecodev.state.mo.us /researchandplanning/indicators/international/cty6023.stm (92 words)

	The Cocos (Keeling) A Jewel In The Indian Ocean
		A big part of the Cocos Islands are the coconut plantations, which is how most of the islanders earn their living.
		South Island is the inhabited one and refers to a collection of smaller islands.
		West Island is ideal to explore by bike and travels along palm fringed roads and tracks and take in the natural beauty of the island and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this unspoiled tropical paradise.
	www.buzzle.com /editorials/7-21-2005-73454.asp?viewPage=3 (458 words)

	Cocos Islands
		Cocos Islands or Keeling Islands,officially Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, two separate atolls comprising 27 coral islets (1996 pop.
		Bryophytes of Cocos Island, Costa Rica: diversity, biogeography and ecology.
		Fed: Cocos Islands could be excised from migration zone (AAP General News (Australia))
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0812755.html (374 words)

	Virgin Islands - Economy
		The islands normally host 2 million visitors a year.
		The islands are subject to substantial damage from storms.
		The government is working to improve fiscal discipline, to support construction projects in the private sector, to expand tourist facilities, to reduce crime, and to protect the environment.
	www.classbrain.com /art_cr/publish/virgin_islands_economy.shtml (179 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands Information and Online Map - Map Town Ltd.
		Background: A possession of the UK since 1857, the islands were transferred to Australia in 1955.
		Location: Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia, about one-half of the way from Australia to Sri Lanka
		Economy - overview: Grown throughout the islands, coconuts are the sole cash crop.
	www.maptown.com /geos/cocosislands.html (422 words)

	Cocos Islands - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
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		Cocos Islands or Keeling Islands, officially Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, two separate atolls comprising 27 coral islets (1996 pop.
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	www.thehistorychannel.co.uk /staging/search/search.php?searchtext=1905&enc=10939 (411 words)

	ck Cocos Islands Factors and Information that Counts
		Second report on Cocos (Keeling) Islands inquiry, 1989 by Australian Govt.
		Under the blue vault of heaven : a study of Charles Darwin's sojourn in the Cocos (Keeling) islands by Patrick Armstrong
		Cocos Keeling : the islands time forgot by Ken Mullen
	www.llpoh.org /facts/ck_Cocos_Islands.html (677 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		CIA - The World Factbook -- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		conventional long form: Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 1955 (23 November 1953)
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/ck.html (426 words)

	Cocos (keeling) Islands
		Southeastern Asia, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia, about one-half of the way from Australia to Sri Lanka
		Current issues: there are no natural fresh water resources on the island, groundwater does accumulate in natural underground reservoirs
		Unicameral Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council; President of the Islands Council Ronald GRANT (since NA)
	www.fortunecity.com /bally/waterford/96/cki.htm (314 words)

	Cocos Keeling Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		National holiday: NA Constitution: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 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
	ks.essortment.com /cocoskeelingis_nkf.htm (470 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands' Flag \| Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag
		TravelBlog » World Facts » Cocos (Keeling) Islands » Flag
		The Cocos Islander flag: the flag of Australia is used
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag, Flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, for information about Cocos (Keeling) Islands
	www.travelblog.org /World/ck-flag.html (71 words)

	Cocos Islands
		Explore maps and a territory profile dealing with the Islands' geography, people, government, economy, communications, and transportation issues.
		Learn about the efforts of one community group striving to collect, preserve and display items of historic interest from around this coral atoll.
		Exploring the islands' attractions online with details on its history, people, and environment.
	www.joeant.com /DIR/cat/16125 (65 words)

	Countries of the World page on Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Countries of the World page on Cocos (Keeling) Islands
		Legislative branch: unicameral Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council; President of the Islands Council Ronald GRANT (since NA)
		Economic overview: Grown throughout the islands, coconuts are the sole cash crop.
	website.lineone.net /~getfit/63.htm (334 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands Country Facts Sheet - based on CIA World Fact Book 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands Country Facts Sheet - based on CIA World Fact Book 2003
		US Residents: Save on long distance calls to Cocos (Keeling) Islands!
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands - The World Fact Book
	www.4freephonebillanalysis.com /worldfactbook/cocos-keeling-islands.php (409 words)

	Cocos (Keeling) Islands Economy 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, ...
		Cocos (Keeling) Islands Economy 1997 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics, Political System
		Copraand fresh coconuts are the major export earners.
		note: the Cocos Islands Cooperative Society Ltd. employs construction workers,stevedores, and lighterage worker operations; tourism employs others
	www.photius.com /wfb1997/cocos_/cocos__economy.html (157 words)

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