Flying Fish Cove
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Flying Fish Cove is the capital city and main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island, located in the Indian Ocean. It serves as the primary hub for the island's population and administrative functions.
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Malay name MalayPantai Ikan Terbang
Map of Christmas Island showing the location of Flying Fish Cove Flying Fish Cove (Chinese: 飞鱼湾, Malay: Pantai Ikan Terbang) is the capital city and main settlement of Christmas Island. Although it was originally named after the British survey-ship Flying Fish, many maps simply label it "The Settlement". It was the first British settlement on the island, established in 1888.