French Southern and Antarctic Lands
These Islands are islands owned by France, they are some of the south most inhabited islands in the world. They are in the Southern Ocean or Antarctic Ocean. Residents include visiting military personnel, government officials, research scientists and support staff.[1]
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| Administrative center | Saint-Pierre, Réunion |
| Official languages | French |
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| Government | |
| Emmanuel Macron (Renaissance) | |
• Governor | none |
• Lieutenant Governor | none |
| Area | |
• Total | 439,737 km2 (169,783 sq mi) (59th) |
• Water (%) | 88.6 |
| Population | |
• 2008 estimate | 200 (233nd) |
• 2000 census | 170 |
| GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Total | n/a (n/a) |
• Per capita | $31,500a (8th) |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| ISO 3166 code | TF |
| Internet TLD | .tf |
The Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean are partially claimed by the Comoros, Madagascar and Mauritius.[2] The Malagasy and Mauritian claims, however, are significantly later than their access to independence. However, the agreement reached in October 2024 on the restitution to Mauritius of the Chagos Islands by Great Britain, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, notably home to the American base of Diego Garcia, has relaunched the debate in Madagascar.[3]
French Southern And Antarctic Lands Media
National anthem of France, La Marseillaise
Map of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.Adélie Land (in Antarctica) and Banc du Geyser and Bassas da India (in the Îles Éparses district) are not shown.
Kerguelen cabbages on Île Mayès, Kerguelen
Volcan du Diable on Grande Terre, Kerguelen
Flag of TAAF in Base Alfred Faure
View of Port-aux-Français
References
- ↑ "The French Southern and Antarctic Lands". Archived from the original on 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ↑ "Les confettis de l'empire colonial français qui irritent Madagascar". 22 October 2019.
- ↑ "Dérisoires sentinelles sur la route des super-pétroliers". 6 June 2025.
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