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Natural hazards:

cyclone season is October to April

Environment - current issues:

fresh water resources are limited to rainwater accumulations in natural underground reservoirs

Geography - note:

islands are thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation; site of a World War I naval battle in November 1914 between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German raider SMS Emden; after being heavily damaged in the engagement, the Emden was beached by her captain on North Keeling Island

People ::Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Population:

596 (July 2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 236

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: 200

Birth rate: