Christmas Island: Nature’s Oceanic Oasis
Posted by deborahchan on Apr 19, 2010
Photo by Christmas Island Tourism Association
In the deep blue of the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island emerges as an oceanic oasis set amid a liquid, not desert, landscape. Located 200 km south of Java and over 2000 km from Perth, this remote dot in the sea sits on the geographical fringes of Asia and Australia. The island remained unsettled until the late 1800s, its rugged coastline fortressed by steep limestone cliffs serving as natural barriers against occupation.
This isolation gives Christmas Island its distinct character. Only a limited number of plants and animals managed to overcome the distance between the island and other landmasses. And only a few visitors – less than 1000 – find their way each year to this unique haven to discover its restricted but amazing natural diversity. Read more of this article…
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