Southern Atoll Residents
There are about 470 Cocos-Malay people living in the kampong on Home Island. The population of Home Island is predominantly descended from the Malay workers brought to Cocos to work in the coconut plantations established by the Clunies Ross family in the 1830s. These Cocos-Malays have developed a unique culture based on Muslim beliefs and have colourful celebrations of events such as Hari Raya and weddings. Across the lagoon on West Island live about 100 people, mostly associated with various departments of the Australian Government.
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