Two cyclones to the south and a monsoonal trough to the north have exacerbated storm damage which Christmas Island residents ...

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Japan invaded it in 1942 to secure these deposits, and it was transferred from Singapore to Australia in 1958. Christmas Island forms one of several Indian Ocean Territories, including the Cocos ...

To make a direct call to Christmas Island From Australia, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Christmas Island mobile or land line ...

Millions of red crabs are coming out of their burrows on Christmas Island in Australia to begin one of their largest migrations in years. With the crabs now moving toward the sea, traffic delays ...

Even though it is an Australian territory, Christmas Island exists geographically closer to Java of Indonesia than to Australia. Between October and January each year, the island is overtaken by ...

A veteran who was stationed on Christmas Island during nuclear weapon tests ... scientists and local employees from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Kiribati. They will be awarded to ...