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"Cocos: From War Zones to Tropical Paradises" In the midst of World War I, the German cruiser SMS Emden found itself under attack by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) forest, Georgetown, Guyana

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) forest, Georgetown, Guyana

Background imageCocos Collection: Tahitian palm tree

Tahitian palm tree
Palm tree leaning over white sand and ocean; Tahiti, French Polynesia

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera) On Kealakekua Bay With View Of Captain Cook Monument; Kona, Hawaii

Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera) On Kealakekua Bay With View Of Captain Cook Monument; Kona, Hawaii, Island Of Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) trees, Hinawnan Beach, Bohol Island, Philippines

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) trees, Hinawnan Beach, Bohol Island, Philippines

Background imageCocos Collection: Arms of the Straits Settlements

Arms of the Straits Settlements on a Willss Cigarette card. The colony consists of Singapore, Penang and Malacca, all three settlements being situated on the Straits of Malacca

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut palm in the evening sun

Coconut palm in the evening sun sea beach at the grounds of Le Prince Maurice resort near Poste de Flacq June East of Mauritius

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut palm leaf in the evening sun

Coconut palm leaf in the evening sun sea beach at the grounds of Le Prince Maurice resort near Poste de Flacq June East of Mauritius

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut Plantation

Coconut Plantation
The largest coconut plantation in Fiji, at Taveuni Point, Pacific Islands. Date: 1930s

Background imageCocos Collection: Oil and grease producing plant

Oil and grease producing plant, illustration engraving on white

Background imageCocos Collection: Cocos, one and a half Coconuts

Cocos, one and a half Coconuts

Background imageCocos Collection: Pier with Ccocs island in the background, Guam, US Territory, Central Pacific

Pier with Ccocs island in the background, Guam, US Territory, Central Pacific

Background imageCocos Collection: Picture No. 10861950

Picture No. 10861950
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), Anakena Beach, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageCocos Collection: Picture No. 10861951

Picture No. 10861951
Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), Anakena Beach, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageCocos Collection: Picture No. 10758358

Picture No. 10758358
Coconut palm - a single coconut palm grows on a dream beach in tropical Queensland. At sunrise. (Cocos nucifera) Date:

Background imageCocos Collection: Picture No. 10758355

Picture No. 10758355
Coconut palm - a single coconut palm grows on a white beach in tropical Queensland (Cocos nucifera) Date:

Background imageCocos Collection: Picture No. 10865290

Picture No. 10865290
Coconut on beach (Cocos nucifera). Bora Bora, French Polynesia Date:

Background imageCocos Collection: Picture No. 10767071

Picture No. 10767071
COCONUT PALMS (Cocos nucifera) Date:

Background imageCocos Collection: Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm

Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm
Coconut and coco palm illustrations from Koehlers Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen, 1887-1888, held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Background imageCocos Collection: Cocus nucifera, coconut palm

Cocus nucifera, coconut palm
Plate 985 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCocos Collection: Coconut palms, Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands

Coconut palms, Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Background imageCocos Collection: Cocos nucifera, coconut tree

Cocos nucifera, coconut tree
Plate 69 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Background imageCocos Collection: HMAS Sydney landing party, Direction Island, WW1

HMAS Sydney landing party, Direction Island, WW1
Landing party of HMAS Sydney in a rowing boat, just about to arrive at Direction Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean, during the early part of the First World War

Background imageCocos Collection: H. M.s Sydney, caught the Emden at Keeling Cocos Islandm which resulted in the German ship been

H. M.s Sydney, caught the Emden at Keeling Cocos Islandm which resulted in the German ship been driven ashore
H.M.S Sydney, caught the Emden at Keeling Cocos Islandm which resulted in the German ship been driven ashore and burnt



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"Cocos: From War Zones to Tropical Paradises" In the midst of World War I, the German cruiser SMS Emden found itself under attack by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island. The battle between these two naval powerhouses marked a significant moment in history. However, beyond its association with war, "cocos" also brings to mind the majestic coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L. ). These trees have become synonymous with tropical landscapes and exotic destinations worldwide. One such place is American Samoa's Pago Pago, where copra production thrives. This valuable commodity derived from coconuts plays a crucial role in local economies and global trade. Moving across oceans to Seychelles' Anse Takamaka and Anse la Blague beaches, we find ourselves surrounded by coconut palms against stunning backdrops of Indian Ocean beauty. These picturesque shores are perfect for relaxation and exploration alike. The allure of palm-fringed coastlines continues as we venture into Maldives' Mahaanaelhihuraa at South Male Atoll and Kunfunadhoo at Baa Atoll. Here, towering coconut palms stand tall amidst pristine white sands, creating an idyllic tropical paradise that dreams are made of. Further north in Nord Nilandhe Atoll lies Filitheyo island – another haven adorned with swaying coconut trees. Their presence adds charm to this already enchanting destination in the Maldives archipelago. From war-torn waters to tranquil beachfronts, cocos symbolize resilience and natural beauty across diverse landscapes around the world. Whether witnessing historical battles or basking on sandy shores beneath their shade, these magnificent trees continue to captivate our hearts wherever they grow.