Environment - current issues:
fresh water resources are limited to rainwater accumulations in natural underground reservoirs
Geography - note:
islands are thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation; site of a World War I naval battle in November 1914 between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German raider SMS Emden; after being heavily damaged in the engagement, the Emden was beached by her captain on North Keeling Island
People ::Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Population:
596 (July 2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 237
Age structure:
0-14 years: NA
15-64 years: NA