Christmas Island

geographical name

Christ·​mas Island ˈkri-sməs How to pronounce Christmas Island (audio)
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island in the eastern part of the Indian Ocean 225 miles (360 kilometers) south of the western end of Java; administered by Australia area 52 square miles (135 square kilometers), population 1000
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“Christmas Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20Island. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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