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In general, information available as of 1 January 2002
was used in the preparation of The World Factbook 2002.


This page was last updated on 19 March 2003


Map of Tromelin Island

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   Introduction    Tromelin Island
Background:
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First explored by the French in 1776, the island came under the jurisdiction of Reunion in 1814. At present, it serves as a sea turtle sanctuary and is the site of an important meteorological station.
   Geography    Tromelin Island
Location:
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Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar
Geographic coordinates:
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15 52 S, 54 25 E
Map references:
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Africa
Area:
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total: 1 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 1 sq km
Area - comparative:
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about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Land boundaries:
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0 km
Coastline:
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3.7 km
Maritime claims:
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continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation
exclusive economic zone: 200 NM
territorial sea: 12 NM
Climate:
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tropical
Terrain:
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low, flat, and sandy; likely volcanic
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: unnamed location 7 m
Natural resources:
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fish
Land use:
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arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
other: 100% (grasses; scattered bushes) (1998 est.)
Irrigated land:
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0 sq km (1998 est.)
Natural hazards:
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NA
Environment - current issues:
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NA
Geography - note:
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climatologically important location for forecasting cyclones; wildlife sanctuary (seabirds, tortoises)
   People    Tromelin Island
Population:
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uninhabited, except for visits by scientists (July 2002 est.)
   Government    Tromelin Island
Country name:
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conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Tromelin Island
local short form: Ile Tromelin
local long form: none
Dependency status:
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possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion
Legal system:
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the laws of France, where applicable, apply
Flag description:
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the flag of France is used
   Economy    Tromelin Island
Economy - overview:
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no economic activity
   Communications    Tromelin Island
Communications - note:
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important meteorological station
   Transportation    Tromelin Island
Waterways:
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none
Ports and harbors:
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none; offshore anchorage only
Airports:
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1 (2001)
Airports - with unpaved runways:
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total: 1
under 914 m: 1 (2002)
   Military    Tromelin Island
Military - note:
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defense is the responsibility of France
   Transnational Issues    Tromelin Island
Disputes - international:
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claimed by Madagascar and Mauritius

This page was last updated on 19 March 2003


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