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) |