West Island

West Island has served as the administrative centre of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands since the mid-20th century. It occupies the western edge of the South Keeling Atoll, a ring of low coral islands enclosing a broad lagoon in the Indian Ocean, far northwest of mainland Australia. The island is home to the territory’s airport and public services, while nearby Home Island is the centre of the Cocos Malay community, whose language and Islamic traditions remain central to local life. Coconut palms, reef flats and the lagoon define this settlement shaped by isolation and the sea. Browse additional webcams from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to extend your view of this Indian Ocean atoll.

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