Flying Fish Cove

Flying Fish Cove (Chinese: 飛魚灣, Malay: Pantai Ikan Terbang) is the capital city of Australia's Christmas Island. It was originally named after British survey-ship Flying-Fish, but many maps call it "The Settlement".^[2] It was established in 1888, and was the first British settlement on the island.

Flying Fish Cove

Flying Fish Cove Australia
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Flying Fish Cove
Coordinates	10°25′34″S 105°40′22″E
Population	1,599 (2016 census)[1]
Established	1888
Postcode(s)	6798
LGA(s)	Shire of Christmas Island
Federal division(s)	Lingiari

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Map of Christmas Island showing the location of Flying Fish Cove

About a third of the territory's total population of 1,600 lives in Flying Fish Cove. The town is near the north-eastern tip of the island. There is a small harbour which serves tourists with yachts. It is possible to go diving at the settlement's beach.^[3]