Country name: Conventional long form: Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands conventional short form: Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Government type: NA

Capital: West Island

Administrative divisions: None (territory of Australia)

Independence: None (territory of Australia)

National holiday: Australia Day, 26 January (1788)

Constitution: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 1955 (23 November 1953)

Legal system: Based upon the laws of Australia and local laws

Suffrage: NA

Executive branch: Chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Australian governor general head of government: Administrator (nonresident) Evan WILLIAMS (since 1 November 2003) cabinet: NA elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia

Legislative branch: Unicameral Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council (7 seats) elections: held every two years with half the members standing for election; last held NA

Judicial branch: Supreme Court; Magistrate's Court

Political parties and leaders: None

Political pressure groups and leaders: None

International organization participation: None

Diplomatic representation in the US: None (territory of Australia)

Diplomatic representation from the US: None (territory of Australia)

Flag description: The flag of Australia is used