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Natural hazards:

the narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard

Environment - current issues:

loss of rainforest; impact of phosphate mining

Geography - note:

located along major sea lanes of Indian Ocean

People ::Christmas Island

Population:

1,402 (July 2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 233

Age structure:

0–14 years: NA

15–64 years: NA

65 years and over: NA

Population growth rate:

0% (2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 202

Birth rate: