Bantam is the largest settlement on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

It is located on Home Island and has a population of about 448, mainly Cocos Malays.

Bantam was formerly listed as the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands by the European Union.

[2] Being located within the tropical latitudes, the island features warm and consistent temperatures year-round.

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