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 Christmas Island (2007)Christmas Island (2006)
 Christmas IslandChristmas Island
Age structure 0-14 years: NA


15-64 years: NA


65 years and over: NA
0-14 years: NA


15-64 years: NA


65 years and over: NA (2006 est.)
Airports 1 (2007) 1 (2006)
Airports - with paved runways total: 1


1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2007)
total: 1


1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2006)
Capital name: The Settlement


geographic coordinates: 10 25 S, 105 43 E


time difference: UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
name: The Settlement


geographic coordinates: 18 44 N, 64 19 W


time difference: UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Climate tropical with a wet season (December to April) and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds tropical with a wet and dry season; heat and humidity moderated by trade winds; wet season (December to April)
Dependency status non-self governing territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services non-self governing territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services
Economy - overview Phosphate mining had been the only significant economic activity, but in December 1987 the Australian Government closed the mine. In 1991, the mine was reopened. With the support of the government, a $34 million casino opened in 1993, but closed in 1998. The Australian Government in 2001 agreed to support the creation of a commercial space-launching site on the island, expected to begin operations in the near future. Phosphate mining had been the only significant economic activity, but in December 1987 the Australian Government closed the mine. In 1991, the mine was reopened. With the support of the government, a $34 million casino opened in 1993. The casino closed in 1998. The Australian Government in 2001 agreed to support the creation of a commercial space-launching site on the island, projected to begin operations in the near future.
Exchange rates Australian dollars per US dollar - 1.3285 (2006), 1.3095 (2005), 1.3598 (2004), 1.5419 (2003), 1.8406 (2002) Australian dollars per US dollar - 1.3095 (2005), 1.3598 (2004), 1.5419 (2003), 1.8406 (2002), 1.9334 (2001)
Exports - partners Australia, NZ (2006) Australia, NZ (2004)
Imports - partners principally Australia (2006) principally Australia (2004)
Legislative branch unicameral Christmas Island Shire Council (9 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)


elections: held every two years with half the members standing for election; last held 20 October 2007 (next to be held in 2009)


election results: percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 9
unicameral Christmas Island Shire Council (9 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms)


elections: held every two years with half the members standing for election; last held in May 2005 (next to be held in May 2007)


election results: percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 9
Population 1,402 (July 2006 est.) (July 2007 est.) 1,493 (July 2006 est.)
Population growth rate 0% (2007 est.) 0% (2006 est.)
Telephone system general assessment: service provided by the Australian network


domestic: GSM mobile telephone service replaced older analog system in February 2005


international: country code - 61-8; satellite earth stations - 1 INTELSAT earth station provides telephone and telex service (2005)
general assessment: service provided by the Australian network


domestic: GSM mobile telephone service replaced older analog system in February 2005


international: country code - 61-8; satellite earth stations - one INTELSAT earth station provides telephone and telex service (2005)
Telephones - mobile cellular - NA
Television broadcast stations 0 (TV broadcasts received via satellite from mainland Australia) (2006) 0; note - TV broadcasts received via satellite from mainland Australia (2006)
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