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The Territory of Christmas Island is a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean, composed of one island. It has a population of 2,072 residents who live in a number of "settlement areas" on the northern tip of the island: Flying Fish Cove (also known as Kampong), Silver City, Poon Saan, and Drumsite. The main population are Chinese Australian of Malaysian Chinese descent, Malay Australians as well as Mainland European Australians. It was named "Christmas Island" because it was discovered on Christmas Day (25 December 1643).
The island's geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among its flora and fauna, which is of interest to scientists and naturalists. Sixty-three percent of its 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi) is an Australian national park. There exist large areas of primary monsoonal forest.
Phosphate, deposited originally as guano, has been mined on the island for many years.
Captain William Mynors of the Royal Mary, an English East India Company vessel, named the island when he sailed past it on Christmas Day, in 1643. The island was included on English and Dutch navigation charts as early as the beginning of the 17th century, but it was not until 1666 that a map published by Dutch cartographer Pieter Goos included the island. Goos labelled the island "Mony", the meaning of which is unclear. English navigator William Dampier, aboard the English ship Cygnet, made the earliest recorded visit to the sea around the island in March 1688. He found it uninhabited. Dampier gave an account of the visit which can be found in his Voyages. Dampier was trying to reach Cocos from New Holland. His ship was pulled off course in an easterly direction, arriving at Christmas Island twenty-eight days later. Dampier landed at the Dales (on the west coast). Two of his crewmen became the first Europeans to set foot on Christmas Island.
An island /ˈaɪlənd/ or isle /ˈaɪl/ is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, or a holm. A grouping of geographically or geologically related islands is called an archipelago, e.g. the Philippines.
An island may be described as such despite the presence of an artificial land bridge, for example Singapore and its causeway, or the various Dutch delta islands, such as IJsselmonde. Some places may even retain "island" in their names for historical reasons after being connected to a larger landmass by a wide land bridge, such as Coney Island or Coronado Island. Conversely, when a piece of land is separated from the mainland by a man-made canal, for example the Peloponnese by the Corinth Canal, it is generally not considered an island.
There are two main types of islands: continental islands and oceanic islands. There are also artificial islands.
Christmas or Christmas Day (Old English: Crīstesmæsse, meaning "Christ's Mass") is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is prepared for by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an Octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated culturally by a large number of non-Christian people, and is an integral part of the holiday season, while some Christian groups reject the celebration. In several countries, celebrating Christmas Eve on December 24 has the main focus rather than December 25, with gift-giving and sharing a traditional meal with the family.
Travel Wild explores one of Australia's most remote destinations Christmas Island. Host Lin Sutherland has come here to experience some of Australia's most incredible wildlife encounters. Lin comes face to face with whale sharks, dolphins and sharks while exploring the stunning coral reefs of Christmas Islands. But the highlight of Lin's trip is being surrounded by hundreds and thousands of marching crabs in what is truly a world class wildlife migration the marching of the red crabs of Christmas Island. A not to be missed episode -------------- Watch more travel videos ► http://goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► http://goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► http://goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► http://goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video...
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After knowing these C.I people since high school, I finally made to the island. Thanks big much for my main man Chris Su, there's a lot of footage which did not made it. I hope you have the patience to watch it all. I am a certified C.Islander since i have jumped off the jetty. I reckon this would be a great tourist destination, only if the island accommodated it (cheap flights and places to stay). It has cheap alcohol and cigarettes (tax free) and has great natural wonders.
Christmas Island, a jewel in the Indian Ocean, filmed by Sorrel Wilby and the team at Australian Geographic. Find out more here: www.christmas.net.au - and join our Facebook community at www.facebook.com/christmasislandtourism
Christmas Island, discovered December 25, 1643, is just a spec of land in the Indian Ocean. The annual red crab migration at the beginning of the rainy season, however, is so massive it can be seen from the air. It has been named a wonder of the natural world. This program follows this terrestrial arthropod from its rainforest burrow, across dangerous landscape to the ocean to mate. http://www.ssrvideo.com/
The Christmas Island red crab, Gecarcoidea natalis, is a species of land crab that is endemic to Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean.Although restricted to a relatively small area, it has been estimated that 43.7 million adult red crabs lived on Christmas Island alone,but the accidental introduction of the yellow crazy ant is believed to have killed about 10--15 million of these in recent years. Christmas Island red crabs eat mostly fallen leaves and flowers, but will occasionally eat other animals, including other red crabs (see cannibalism) if the opportunity arises.
An amazing video of just one day in Christmas Island, with Peter Collingsworth catching many GT'S on fly to over 100lb. This amazing HD video shows how to cast, hook and land these amazing fish. If you ever wanted to catch GT'S on the fly Peter hosts group trips there to our exclusive lodge every year. For more information check out all our destinations in Christmas Island at http://www.sportquestholidays.com/christmas-island/fishing/destination-tours.html Hope you enjoy the film and please remember to leave your comments, ALL COMMENTS WELCOME For further information on this or any of our holidays, please contact us on info@sportquestholidays.com or call us on 0044 (0) 1603 407596 Also check out our other videos on Christmas Island and other destinations. GT Fishing Christmas Islan...
Tens of millions of red crabs live on Christmas Island, a small Australian territory near Indonesia. Each year, in sync with the lunar phases, they migrate en masse from the forest to the sea. It's stunning to watch. Subscribe for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3Nm3T-XAgVhKH9jT0ViRg?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajplusenglish Download the AJ+ app at http://www.ajplus.net/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajplus
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Welcome to Cocos Keeling Islands! Azure waters and colourful birdlife await you at this spectacular spot in the Indian Ocean. Spend an active holiday of snorkeling, diving, kite-surfing or relax at the beach. Make it yours! Get a free, updated Christmas Island, and the Cocos Keeling Islands Travel Guide: http://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguides/Oceania/Australia/AUSTRALIASINDIANOCEANISLANDS
The remote Cocos Keeling Islands located in the Indian Ocean are a unique and special place. The photographic potential of the islands is limitless due to a breathtaking photo opportunity around every corner. Rubbish that washes up on the beaches is creatively reborn into amazing art pieces at the Big Barge Art Centre. Get a free, updated Christmas Island, and the Cocos Keeling Islands Travel Guide: http://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguides/Oceania/Australia/AUSTRALIASINDIANOCEANISLANDS
Christmas Island (Australia) is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean with the annual red crab migration, unspoiled beaches, a hidden waterfall and sublime snorkeling and diving. ✮ This documentary is made with this travel camera: http://goo.gl/zTqr9I ✮ Find accommodation: http://goo.gl/SHz2j6 ✮ Music: https://soundcloud.com/yvesvroemenmusic ✮ SUBSCRIBE ✮ to my channel and travel around the world! Travel tips and featured locations: 0:00 Myself and a frigatebird on West White Beach 0:13 Dolly Beach 1:14 Robber crab 1:32 Frigatebird 1:42 Brown booby 2:13 Spectacular blowholes 2:31 The Grotto, located near the golf course 2:47 Explore the magnificent coral reefs 4:27 Rent a jeep and drive through the rainforest 6:02 The Dales hiking trail, one of the best trails on the island to a hidden w...
Discover a place full of wonders and experience the unique nature of Christmas Island. Get a free, updated Christmas Island, and the Cocos Keeling Islands Travel Guide: http://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguides/Oceania/Australia/AUSTRALIASINDIANOCEANISLANDS
https://www.expedia.com/Cook-Islands.d41.Destination-Travel-Guides Situated at the very centre of Polynesia, the Cook Islands is an archipelago nation comprised of 15 islands. It is spread across an area in the South Pacific, three times the size of Texas.. Supremely beautiful, with pristine white sands fringed by coconut palms, the Cook Islands possess a castaway island magic and yet is only a four hour flight from New Zealand. According to legend, these tiny islands, dotted amongst the vast ocean, were discovered thousands of years ago by the very finest Polynesian seafarers. Guided by the stars and using other sophisticated navigation techniques, they landed their legendary double hulled Vakas and set about creating paradise. It is a rhythm you’ll feel as soon as you touch down in...
Imagine an island all but forgotten by time. A lush tropical rainforest floating on a crystal clear ocean. A magical place where strange colourful creatures patrol the skies. And an endless red army marches before a giant King. Christmas Island ... Discover it with us ... Get a free, updated Christmas Island, and the Cocos Keeling Islands Travel Guide: http://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguides/Oceania/Australia/AUSTRALIASINDIANOCEANISLANDS
http://ourphilippines.tv Philippine Travel Guide- Tropical paradise, Palawan, turns into a Christmas island with Paskuhan sa Kapitolyo. In this celebration, Palawenos, even from far-flung municipalities converge to celebrate the holiday season. “Paskuhan” features bazaars, delectable Pinoy food, and animated display shows. At the center of the celebration is a towering Christmas tree made from indigenous materials, created by Palawan’s project director for Culture & Arts, Dinggot Conde-Prieto.
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National Geogrpahic Animals Planet 2016 || Christmas Island Crab Migration - Nature Documentary 2016
Christmas Island is one of natures most impressive feats, an island full of natural wonders: from the unique annual red crab migration to rare and unusual birds and glorious deserted beaches where the only footprints in the sand are those made by nesting turtles. The Island is home to millions of bright red crabs but they are being threatened with extinction by an aggressive species of acid-squirting ant. Yellow crazy ants have now halved the island's population of red crabs from 120 million to around 60 million since research began 15 years ago. Scientists have discovered that the ants kill the crabs by spraying them with formic acid. It makes the crabs blind, they start frothing at the mouth, and they die in as little as two hours. The ants then eat their insides out. They now cover the ...
Let's get away from sleigh bells
Let's get away from snow
Let's make a break some Christmas, dear
I know the place to go
How'd ya like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?
How'd ya like to spend the holiday away across the sea?
How'd ya like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?
How'd ya like to hang a stocking on a great big coconut tree?
How'd ya like to stay up late, like the islanders do?
Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe
If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island
You will never stray for everyday your Christmas dreams come true
How'd ya like to stay up late like the islanders do?
Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe
If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island
You will never stray, for everyday your Christmas dreams come true