Named in 1643 for the day of its discovery, the island was annexed and settlement began by the UK in 1888. Phosphate mining began in the 1890s. The UK transferred sovereignty to Australia in 1958. Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park. - The World Factbook
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1643/12/25 | East India Company | Owner | The ROYAL MARY, Captained by William Mynors for the English East India Company, sails by Christmas Island. |
Southeastern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia - The World Factbook
| Particulars for Christmas Island: | |
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| Physiographic feature | Island |
| Historic Use | Natural Feature |
| Sight Category | Terrestrial Feature |
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