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Introduction

West Island is the capital of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The population is roughly 120 making it the least populated of the two inhabited islands, of which the other is Home Island (which has about 500 inhabitants). An airstrip was located here already during World War II. Apart from all government buildings, it contains a general store and the airport as well as tourist accommodations. But the real attractions for a visit here, is not the inhabited part but the tropical hideaway it is, together with the sometimes unusual flora and fauna.

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Getting There

By Plane

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is at West Island and there are two flights a week from Perth operated by National Jet Systems with an additional flight every fortnight or so. Some flights stop at Christmas Island as well, making travel between the two possible.

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