a tour tourism The territory of Christmas Island is an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, which consists of Island one. It has a population of about 2 residents who live in a number of "settlement areas" on the northern tip of the island. The island was named by its current name “Christmas Island” because it was discovered on Christmas Day (December 072, 25). The geographical isolation of the island from human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among plants and animals, which are of interest to scientists and naturalists. The Australian National Park extends over 1643% of the area, extending to about 63 square kilometers (135 square miles). There are large areas of primary seasonal forests.

Information about Christmas Island

Christmas Island is one of the islands full of natural wonders. enjoy The island Some distinctive animals, where the red crab migrates annually to be one of the rare and unusual red birds, in addition to the presence of glorious beaches, except that they are devoid of sand, which made them attract turtles and nesting. However many there are endemic species, often referred to as the Galapagos Island in the Indian Ocean. Yet the island also exhibits a strange mixture of cultures, history and emerging industry as the place that created all of these unique elements.

demographics

Christmas Island has a population. In the 2011 population census, the number of residents was estimated at 2072. This does not include the greatly changed population in an immigration detention centre.

The ethnic makeup is 65% Chinese, 20% Malay, 10% European and 5% Indian and Eurasian. A 2011 report by the Australian government estimated that the religions practiced on Christmas Island include Buddhism 75%, Christianity 12%, Islam 10%, and other religions about 3%. This includes traditional Chinese religions such as Taoism and Confucianism, as well as the Baha'i Faith.

Economy

Phosphate mining is the only significant economic activity, but in December 1987 the Australian government closed this mine. In 1991, the mine was reopened by a group that included several former miners as shareholders. With the support of the government. Christmas Island Resort and Casino opened in 1993, but closed in 1998.

The Australian government agreed in 2001 to support the construction of a commercial space port on the island, but its construction is postponed for the future. The Howard government built a temporary immigration detention center on the island in 2001 and planned to replace it as a larger modern facility located at Northwest Point until Howard's defeat in the 2007 election.

culturally

Culturally, Christmas Island is a unique island, because it contains different races and ethnicities inhabiting the region. The majority of the population are Chinese, while Europeans and Malays also reside there, and there are also very small Indian and Eurasian communities.

Language and religion

The main languages ​​on Christmas Island are English and Chinese.

There are many religious beliefs on the island, while tolerance spread between religions find each other. They include the various religions of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity. With all these religions, there are many religious festivals, such as Spring Festival, Hari Raya, Christmas and Easter. In addition, there is a Baha'i Center located on the island.

Things to do

Christmas Island is Island Well known for its biodiversity. There are many rare species of animals and plants on the island along with containing many different types of existing caves, such as plateau caves, coastal caves, cavities, sea caves, slit caves and basaltic caves. Most of these caves are located near the sea and were actually formed from water. The total number of caves is about 42 caves on the island. include The island on many springs Freshwater valleys and rainforests in the western part of the island which consists of seven deep valleys, which are formed by spring streams.

There is the annual migration of red crab breeding as a popular event. Fishing is also activities common. There are many distinct species of fish in the oceans around Christmas Island. There are snorkeling and swimming in the ocean in addition to two other activities that are very popular. Walking paths are also very popular, because there are many beautiful paths surrounded by flora and fauna. Sixty-three percent of the island is a national park, which makes it one of the main attractions.