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Capital: The Settlement
Area: 140 sq km / 54 sq ml
Language: English, Chinese, Malay
Currency: Australian Dollar
Population: 433
Religions: Buddist 36%, Muslim 25%, Christian 18%
Physical features: Steep cliffs along the coast rise sharply to central plateau, tropical, two thirds of island declared a national park
Ethnic distribution: Chinese 70%, European 20%, Malay 10%
Industries: Tourism, phosphate mining
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