Where is Cocos Islands?

Which country does Cocos Island belong to?

The Cocos Islands, also known as Cocos Keeling or Keeling Islands, are a small group of islands in the Indian Ocean, and by small I mean really very small. With an area of just 14.2 km2 and a total of about 550 inhabitants, these are very manageable, but that’s a good thing, because that’s exactly what distinguishes them from many other beach destinations in Australia. It is above all the originality of the Coconut Islands, but of course also the turquoise shimmering sea water and the paradisiacal beaches that make this place look so beautiful.

Well, if you want to experience an unknown and almost lonely beach paradise up close, you also have to expect that the journey will not take place quite as quickly as if you were visiting a typical European beach destination. But all the long-distance travelers among you who like to explore the wide world should probably be more than usual. You can reach this delightful archipelago, for example, by arriving via the Western Australian airport Perth, from there it finally goes on to the Coconut Islands located about 2900 kilometers to the northwest, the direct flight then takes about 4.5 hours again. Yes, this little spot, which incidentally belongs to the Australian outdoor area, actually has its own airport – fortunately, otherwise it would be even more difficult to reach it. This is located on the main island of West Island.

Here are a few useful tips for all those who do not yet know this archipelago:

Official language: English
Size: 14.2 km2
Climate: tropical, very high humidity
Currency: Australian Dollar
The Coconut Islands consist of two atolls: North Keeling, a small atoll in the north, which consists of just one island, which has been under strict nature protection since 1986, and South Keeling in the south, there are a total of 26 islands here
Main Island: West Island
Best time to travel: tropical cyclones can occur between June and September, from December to April