French Southern and Antarctic Lands Antarctic
ATFOfficially known as: Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic LandsSoutheast and east of Africa, islands in the southern Indian Ocean, some near Madagascar and others about equidistant between Africa, Antarctica, and ...
In 2007, the Iles Eparses became an integral part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF). The Southern Lands are now divided into five admi ...
Longitude: 69.167
Your Location
Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to French Southern and Antarctic Lands:
17,152.038 km
Terrain:
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): a volcanic island with steep coastal cliffs; the center floor of the volcano is a large plateau; .
Natural Resources:
Fish, crayfish, note, Glorioso Islands and Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses) have guano, phosphates, and coconuts.
Population: 400
Area: 7,747 km2
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC;
Islands' component is widely scattered across remote locations in the southern Indian Ocean.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Port-aux-Français
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:41 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands is a blue field with the French flag in the canton and the letters 'TAAF.'
Bordering Countries
French Southern and Antarctic Lands has no bordering countries.
Visiting French Southern and Antarctic Lands
You're in for a treat! French Southern and Antarctic Lands is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Unique and pristine natural environment
- Rich marine life and biodiversity
- Opportunities for scientific research
- Extreme cold and harsh weather conditions
- Remote location with limited access
- Strict environmental regulations
- 0UNKNOWN RISK
Travel safety is unknown, proceed with caution
- No native cuisine; food is brought in by researchers and tourists.
- Meals are often communal in research stations.
- Fresh produce is limited; canned and frozen foods are common.
- Visit the Kerguelen Islands
- Explore the Crozet Islands
- See the wildlife in the Amsterdam Island
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