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Administrator travelling to Canberra and Cocos

Number: A28/2019

Relevant: Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Date: 29 March 2019

Cocos (Keeling) Islands environment and heritage

Geography and climate

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands" atolls are classic coral atolls, the typical horseshoe shape formation is affected by the prevailing winds and oceans. Coral sand beaches are to the seaward and mudflats can be found on the lagoon side.