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Flying Fish Cove

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Flying Fish Cove

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Also known as The Settlement, Settlement

capital city and main settlement of Australia's Christmas Island

AI overview

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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Instance of
town
Country
Australia
Located in
Christmas Island
Population
1355
Elevation
135
Capital of
Christmas Island
Image
Flying Fish Cove.jpg
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Commons category
Flying Fish Cove
inception
1888-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

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.

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