Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Murray Hill 361 m
Natural resources: phosphate
Land use: arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% permanent pastures: NA% forests and woodland: NA% other: 100% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land: NA sq km
Natural hazards: the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard
Environment-current issues: NA
Environment-international agreements: party to: NA signed, but not ratified: NA
Geography-note: located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean
@Christmas Island:People
Population: 2,195 (July 1998 est.)