Cocos Islands

geographical name

Co·​cos Islands ˈkō-kəs How to pronounce Cocos Islands (audio)
variants or Keeling Islands
islands belonging to Australia in the eastern part of the Indian Ocean area 5.5 square miles (14 square kilometers), population 550

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“Cocos Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cocos%20Islands. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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