What is the terrain and geography like in Christmas Island?
Geographic Location | Southeast Asia |
Total Area |
52 Square Miles 135 Square Kilometers |
Land Area |
52 Square Miles 135 Square Kilometers |
Coastline |
86 Miles 139 Kilometers |
Geographic Coordinates | 10 30 S, 105 40 E |
Terrain | steep cliffs along coast rise abruptly to central plateau |
Highest Point | 361 Meters |
Highest Point Location | Murray Hill 361 m |
Lowest Point Location | Indian Ocean 0 m |
Natural Resources | phosphate, beaches |
Time Zone | UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) |