Christmas Island
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Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is about 350 kilometres south of Java
William Dampier (left) and Charles Swan (right) aboard the latter's ship Cygnet, as illustrated in a work by Jules Verne. Dampier was the first visitor to Christmas Island in 1688.
The Settlement, also called Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island's capital
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Flying Fish Cove in golden twilight
Christmas Island red crab
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The Christmas Island red crab is a species of land crab that is endemic to Christmas Island and Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean. Although restricted to a relatively small area, an estimated 43.7 mil
Christmas Island
…of which were formed by spring streams. Hugh's Dale waterfall is part of this area and is a popular attraction. The annual breeding migration of the Christmas Island red crabs is a popular event. Fishing is another common activity. There are many distinct species of fish in the oceans surrounding Christmas Island. Snorkelling…
Christmas Island
Christmas Island Red Crab Megalopae
Crabs on their annual migration
Female about to release eggs into the sea