Population
1,692
Area
135 km²
Density
13/km²
Neighbours
0
Government & History
Government type
non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia
National holiday
Australia Day (commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of Australian settlers), 26 January (1788
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Christmas Island (2023)
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ⓘ How we calculate thisLast reviewed June 24, 2026
Christmas Island's Life Path is calculated by reducing its independence/founding date with the Pythagorean method, and its Destiny number from the country's official name. Population, area and economic figures are drawn from public datasets and refreshed automatically.
Sources: RestCountries API · CIA World Factbook
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