Natural hazards: cyclones may occur in the early months of the year
Environment-current issues: fresh water resources are limited to rainwater accumulations in natural underground reservoirs
Environment-international agreements: party to: NA signed, but not ratified: NA
Geography-note: two coral atolls thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation
@Cocos (Keeling) Islands:People
Population: 637 (July 1998 est.)
Age structure: 0-14 years: NA 15-64 years: NA 65 years and over: NA (July 1998 est.)
Population growth rate: -0.21% (1998 est.)
Birth rate: NA births/1,000 population
Death rate: NA deaths/1,000 population