Cocos Islands

Q. Who was the first European to sight Cocos Islands?
Ans. William Keeling
Q. How are Cocos Islands also known?
Ans. Keeling Islands
Q. When did Alexander Hare settle in Cocos Islands?
Ans. 1826
Q. Which British scientist was in Cocos Islands in 1836?
Ans. Charles Darwin
Q. Which family owned most of the property in Cocos Islands till 1978?
Ans. Clunies-Ross
Q. Which is the currency of Cocos Islands?
Ans. Australian dollar
Q. Which is the largest island of Cocos Islands?
Ans. West Island
Q. What is the area of Cocos Islands?
Ans. 5.6 sq. mi.
Q. When did UK transfer Cocos Islands to Australia?
Ans. 1955
Q. When was Cocos Islands Co-operative Society Ltd established?
Ans. 1979