How Big Is Christmas Island?

Christmas Island, located in Australia-Oceania, is the 216th largest country in the world, covering approximately 135 square kilometers (52 square miles). That's about 76.27% the size of District of Columbia. It is home to approximately 2,205 people.

Christmas Island vs

Christmas Island on the Map

135 km²

52 sq mi

#216 of 236 countries

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Christmas Island's Geography

Christmas Island has approximately 139 km of coastline. Within Australia, Christmas Island is the 20th largest of 26 countries, sitting between Wallis and Futuna and Pitcairn Islands. With 16 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Oceanian average of 125 per km².