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AustraliavsCocos (Keeling) Islands

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Population

🇦🇺 Australia27,196,812
🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) IslandsNo data

Population data is unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇦🇺 Australia7,741,220 km²
🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) IslandsNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇦🇺 Australia3.5 /km²
🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) IslandsNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇦🇺 Australia$1.76 trillion · 2024
🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) IslandsNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇦🇺 Australia$64,604 · 2024
🇨🇨 Cocos (Keeling) IslandsNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

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Capital

Canberra

West Island

Population

27,196,812

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Surface area

7,741,220 km²

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Population density

3.5 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$1.76 trillion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$64,604 · 2024

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Region

Oceania

Oceania

Subregion

Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand

Currency

Australian dollar · AUD · $

Australian dollar · AUD · $

Nationality

Australian

Cocos Island

Phone code

+61

+61

Internet domain

.au

.cc

ISO codes

AU / AUS

CC / CCK

Time zone

Antarctica/Macquarie, Australia/Adelaide (+11 more)

Indian/Cocos

Native name

Australia

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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About Australia

Australia, the world's largest island and smallest continent, dazzles visitors with its iconic wildlife, sun‑lit coastlines, and a blend of ancient Aboriginal heritage and modern urban vibrancy.

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About Cocos (Keeling) Islands

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are a remote Australian external territory comprising 27 coral islands scattered across the turquoise waters of the eastern Indian Ocean, offering a serene blend of tropical beauty and multicultural charm.

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Australia & Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Australia?

The capital of Australia is Canberra.

What is the population of Australia?

Australia has a recorded population of approximately 27,196,812 people.

How big is Australia?

Australia covers an area of about 7,741,220 km².

What is the population density of Australia?

Australia has a population density of roughly 3.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Australia?

Australia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.76 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Australia?

Australia has a GDP per capita of approximately $64,604.

What currency is used in Australia?

Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD), with the symbol $.

Where is Australia located?

Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania.

What are people from Australia called?

People from Australia are referred to as Australian.

What is the phone calling code for Australia?

The international dialing code for Australia is +61.

What is the internet domain for Australia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Australia is .au.

What time zone is Australia in?

Australia spans 13 time zones including Antarctica/Macquarie, Australia/Adelaide, Australia/Brisbane and 10 more.

What is Australia known for?

Australia, the world's largest island and smallest continent, dazzles visitors with its iconic wildlife, sun‑lit coastlines, and a blend of ancient Aboriginal heritage and modern urban vibrancy.

What is the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

The capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.

What currency is used in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses the Australian dollar (AUD), with the symbol $.

Where is Cocos (Keeling) Islands located?

Cocos (Keeling) Islands is located in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania.

What are people from Cocos (Keeling) Islands called?

People from Cocos (Keeling) Islands are referred to as Cocos Island.

What is the phone calling code for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

The international dialing code for Cocos (Keeling) Islands is +61.

What is the internet domain for Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands is .cc.

What time zone is Cocos (Keeling) Islands in?

Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses the Indian/Cocos time zone.

What is Cocos (Keeling) Islands known for?

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are a remote Australian external territory comprising 27 coral islands scattered across the turquoise waters of the eastern Indian Ocean, offering a serene blend of tropical beauty and multicultural charm.