What are the facts about Christmas Island
Christmas Island is the peak of a steep basalt volcanic seamount that rose 5000 metres from the ocean floor about 60 million years ago. The highest point of the island is Murray Hill, at 361 metres above sea level.
What happens on Christmas Island
Christmas Island is best known for its annual red crab migration. Each year a staggering 40 to 60 million of them leave the jungle to spawn in the ocean. The migration starts with the first rain of the wet season, then spawning begins at night on an out-going tide during the last quarter of the moon.
Why is it called Christmas Island
Christmas Island began appearing on the charts of English and Dutch navigators from the early 1600s. But it wasn't until 1643 that Captain William Mynors of the British East India Company named the island after sighting it on Christmas Day.
Is Christmas Islands a country
Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory comprising the island of the same name.
What is Christmas Island real name
Kiritimati
Kiritimati (also known as Christmas Island) is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The name is derived from the English word "Christmas" written in Gilbertese according to its phonology, in which the combination ti is pronounced s, giving [kiˈrɪsmæs].
What is Christmas Island animals
It is home to the world's rarest booby and frigatebird, the Abbott's Booby and the Christmas Island Frigatebird and one of the most beautiful seabirds on earth, the Golden Bosun. BirdLife International has declared Christmas Island as both an Endemic Bird Area and an Important Bird Area.
How big is Christmas Island
135 km²Christmas Island / Area
Christmas Island covers 135 square kilometres, of which approximately 60 per cent has been declared as National Parks.
What is Christmas Island called
Kiritimati (also known as Christmas Island) is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The name is derived from the English word "Christmas" written in Gilbertese according to its phonology, in which the combination ti is pronounced s, giving [kiˈrɪsmæs].
Who lives in Christmas Island
| Christmas Island | |
|---|---|
| Spoken languages | English Malay Mandarin Cantonese Hokkien |
| Ethnic groups | 21.2% Chinese 18% Malay 12.7% Australian 8% English 2.5% Irish 40.8% other (including Straits Indians and Eurasians) |
| Demonym(s) | Christmas Islander |
| Government | Directly administered dependency |
Who lives at Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a melting pot of cultures
The island became an Australian territory in 1958 and today its 2000-strong population, focused largely on the settlement at Flying Fish Cove, is a mixture of Chinese and Malay Australians as well as people from mainland Australia.
What do people in Christmas Island eat
The cuisine of Christmas Island can best be described as an eclectic combination of traditional Australian cuisine and Asian cuisine, particularly meals from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Why is Christmas Island famous
Nicknamed the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean", the island is famous for its red crabs, sea birds, whale sharks and spectacular coral reefs. Closer to Asia than mainland Australia, it's home to a captivating mix of cultures and some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders.
What animal lives on Christmas Island
Red crabs – Gecarcoidea natalis
Some 50 million red crabs live on Christmas Island – the only place in the world where they are found. These stunning creatures are extremely important to the island's rich biodiversity.
What happened on Christmas
Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died and then came back to life.
Who lives Christmas Island
Christmas Island has a rich mix of cultures. A population of some 2000 people includes many Chinese and Malay Australians as well as people from mainland Australia.
What language is Christmas Island
Language. English is the official language on Christmas Island. However, more than half of our residents speak a language other than English at home. While on the island, you might hear people conversing in Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, Min Nan, Tagalog and a variety of other languages.
What are some fun facts about Christmas
Ten interesting facts about Christmas3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. each year.Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. since 1850.It takes about 15 years to grow the average Christmas tree.Alabama was the first state to officially recognize Christmas in 1836.
What day was Jesus born
December 25
By the fourth century, however, we find references to two dates that were widely recognized — and now also celebrated — as Jesus' birthday: December 25 in the western Roman Empire and January 6 in the East (especially in Egypt and Asia Minor).
Is Christmas Island a country in Asia
Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km west of the Australian mainland and 2600 km from Perth. Although it is an Australian territory, Christmas Island's nearest neighbour is Indonesia, which lies about 350 km to the north. The island is around 500 km from Jakarta.
What is Santa’s main language
If Santa Claus was a real person today, what language would he speak The area where the real St. Nicholas originated was once called Lycia, and the official language was Greek. Therefore, we can determine that Greek was Santa's first spoken language.
What is a cool fact
A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. A shrimp's heart is in its head. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky. The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is believed to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
What is Santa’s real name
Saint Nicholas
A long time ago, Santa was known as Saint Nicholas by his peers because he was so kind to others and often gave gifts to those in need. Today, some still call Santa “Saint Nicholas” among his many nicknames.
What is Jesus real name
Jesus' name in Hebrew was “Yeshua” which translates to English as Joshua. So how did we get the name “Jesus”
How old is God in the Bible
The only information that we can trust about God is what he has told us about himself in the Bible. And there God clearly says that he is eternal. Which means he never had a beginning.
What is Santa in Asia
Santa Haraboji, also known as Grandfather Santa, resembles the Western Santa Claus, but he wears a traditional Korean hat (gat) and a blue suit rather than a red one.
