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) |