Monday, November 10, 2014

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

COCOS (KEELING) ISLAND :


The Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, also called Cocos Islands and Keeling Islands, is a territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Christmas Island and approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka.
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of two flat, low-lying coral atolls with an area of 14.2 square kilometres (5.5 sq mi), 26 kilometres (16 mi) of coastline, a highest elevation of 5 metres (16 ft) and thickly covered with coconut palms and other vegetation. The climate is pleasant, moderated by the southeast trade winds for about nine months of the year and with moderate rainfall. Cyclones may occur in the early months of the year.
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One Of My Perfect Cover From Cocos (Keeling) Islands :
I become so happy after get this cover. This is my second cover from there. I send this ready covet to 
Cocos (Keeling) Islands philatelic bureau. And, they send me back this cover after make the postmark. This is one of my perfect cover in my collection. Thanks to the postmaster for the clear postmark.

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