Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Outer Australia (27 small islands)

Language.

English.

Time.

The time difference between Moscow and the Cocos Islands is three hours.

Population.

596 people (2014). Ethnic composition: ethnic Malays and Europeans.

Religion.

Sunni Muslims account for 80% of the population, Christians and representatives of other religions for 20%.

Climate.

Wet tropical climate, average monthly air temperature is kept above + 17 C. cyclones come from October to April.

Currency.

Australian dollar.

Visa regime.

In order to enter the Cocos Islands, you need to apply for a visa at the Australian Embassy, it is valid for two weeks.

Customs regulations.

The Coconut Islands are a territory of Australia, so customs control should be carried out in this country.

Resorts.

The season continues all year round, and there are all conditions for a great secluded holiday. On the islands you can do diving, scuba diving, swimming, going to sea fishing or just sunbathing.

Kitchen.

Fish, seafood, coconuts, fruit. There are bars and dining rooms on the island.

Traditions.

The inhabitants of the island work at the airport (West Island), are engaged in the cultivation of coconut palm, produce copra, fish, work in the garden. Tourism has been actively developing in recent years.