Horsburgh Island

Horsburgh Island
Interactive map of Horsburgh Island
Geography
LocationIndian Ocean
Coordinates12°04′36″S 96°50′23″E / 12.0766°S 96.8397°E / -12.0766; 96.8397
ArchipelagoSouth Keeling Islands
Administration
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Horsburgh Island (Malay: Pulo Luar or Pulu Luar) is an uninhabited islet in the South Keeling Islands atoll of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia. The island spans 1.061 km2 (0.410 sq mi), and is part of a marine protected area. It features a lagoon, coral reefs, and supports various seabird populations. The islands played a role in the Second World War.