Cocos (Keeling) Islands

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cocos-keeling-islands

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Cocos (Keeling) Islands?Indian Ocean, 2,750 km northwest of Perth, Western Australia
2. How many people live in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?Approximately 600 residents, predominantly Cocos Malay
3. What language do people speak in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?Cocos Islands Malay, English
4. What is the administrative centre?West Island
5. What is the territorial status?Australian external territory
6. How many islands are in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands?There are 27 low-lying coral islands, but only West Island and Home Island are permanently inhabited.

Coral Atoll: A ring-shaped island formed from the accumulation of coral debris around a submerged volcanic island.
External Territory: A territory of a sovereign state that is geographically separate from its main landmass and not an integral part of it.
Copra: The dried meat of coconuts, a primary commodity for oil extraction and export.
Sunni Islam: The largest branch of Islam, followed by the majority of the Cocos Malay population.