Christmas Island was "discovered" by Captain William Mynors of the British East India Company on December 25, 1643. The island is located in the Indian Ocean, south of Java, Indonesia. It is now an Australian external territory known for its unique biodiversity, particularly the annual red crab migration.
Captain Mynors named the island "Christmas Island" due to the date of its discovery, which happened to be Christmas Day. Over the years, Christmas Island has been the subject of various colonial interests and has been administered by different entities, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, and, currently, Australia.
The island is known for its diverse ecosystem, including rainforests, coral reefs, and numerous endemic species. Today, it is a place of ecological significance and attracts researchers and nature enthusiasts.
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