What country does Europa Island belong to?
France
The island officially became a possession of France in 1897. The island, garrisoned by a detachment from Réunion, has a weather station and is visited by scientists. Though uninhabited now, it is part of the “Scattered Islands” of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands administrative region.
How many islands are in the archipelago Les Îles Éparses?
Four of the five “Scattered islands” (literal translation of “Iles Éparses”) stretch down the length of the Mozambique Channel, between the east coast of Africa and Madagascar: Europa, Bassas da India, Juan de Nova and Glorieuses.
Does anyone live on French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
The entire territory has no permanently settled inhabitants. Approximately 150 (in the winter) to 310 (in the summer) persons are usually present in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands at any time, but they are mainly made up of military personnel, officials, scientific researchers and support staff.
Where are the scattered islands?
the Indian Ocean
Maps of the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean….Overview.
| Island / Atoll | Glorioso Islands (including Banc du Geyser) |
|---|---|
| Lagoon km2 | 29.6 |
| EEZ km2 | 48,350 |
| Coordinates | 11°33′S 47°20′E |
| Location | North Mozambique Channel |
Can you visit Europa Island?
Europa Island is not really a tourist destination – more of a flora & fauna destination. Turtles, birds (some endemic) and so forth call Europa Island, a forested island surrounded by coral, home. You can visit the island if you have something that floats that can make it there.
Who owns Juan de Nova?
Named for a 15th-century Spanish explorer, Juan de Nova has been a French possession since 1897. It is also claimed by Madagascar. The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
Are there any islands off the coast of France?
Îles d’Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Port-Cros is one of the highlights of the trio of islands known as Îles d’Hyères. Of this group of four islands just off the Riviera, magnificent Porquerolles and Port-Cros are the best ones to explore. The islands are paradise in fall and spring.