Christmas Island

Oceania · Australia and New Zealand · capital Flying Fish Cove

About Christmas Island

What is the capital of Christmas Island?

The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove. Flying Fish Cove is the seat of national government for Christmas Island, a country in Australia and New Zealand.

What is the population of Christmas Island?

Christmas Island has a population of about 1,692 people, the 239th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Christmas Island?

Christmas Island covers 135 square kilometers (52 square miles), making Christmas Island the 224th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Christmas Island?

Christmas Island shares no land border with any other country. No neighboring state can be reached from Christmas Island overland.

What continent is Christmas Island in?

Christmas Island is in Oceania, in the Australia and New Zealand region. Christmas Island is one of 27 countries and territories in Oceania.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026

Statistics and world rankings for Christmas Island
Populationtotal people	1.7Kpeople	239th
Land Areatotal km²	135km²	224th
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