Cocos Islands

geographical name

islands belonging to Australia in the eastern part of the Indian Ocean area 5.5 square miles (14 square kilometers)

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“Cocos Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cocos%20Islands. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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