French Southern and Antarctic Lands Transnational Issues Profile 2009

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Disputes - international

French claim to "Adelie Land" in Antarctica is not recognized by the US
Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): claimed by Madagascar
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): claimed by Mauritius


Source: CIA World Factbook
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