Facts overview and information on Tromelin IslandGeneral Information on Tromelin Island & Quick OverviewFirst 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.Geographical statistics & Information on Tromelin IslandGeographical Position: Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar Map Ref Latitude & Longitude 15 50 S, 54 20 East Total Land & Sea Area: Total2 square kilometres Sea Area 0 square kilometres land area 2 square kilometres Land boundaries 0 kilometres Coastal Length 4 kilometres Maritime claims continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone 250 NM territorial sea: 10 NMClimatological Conditions & information on Tromelin IslandTropicalTerrain FeaturesLow, flat, and sandy; likely volcanic Highest & Lowest Elevations: Lowest elevation Indian Ocean at sea level Highest elevation unnamed location 8 metres Country’s natural resources fish stocks & resourcesGeographical Point of InterestClimatologically important location for forecasting cyclones; wildlife sanctuary (seabirds, tortoises)Information on PeoplePopulation uninhabited, except for visits by scientists (July 2003 estimate)Government information on Tromelin IslandCountry name Tromelin Island Dependency status possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion Legal system the laws of France, where applicable, apply Description of the Flag the flag of France is usedEconomy of Tromelin IslandEconomy - overview no economic activityCommunications in Tromelin IslandCommunications - note: important meteorological stationTransportation in & travel to Tromelin IslandAirports & airfields 1 (2002)Military system of Tromelin IslandMilitary - note: Defence and military matters are the controlled by the Republic of FranceInternational Issues Disputes - international claimed by Mauritius You know now all the facts & information on Tromelin Island – find out a bit about the French speaking countries’ history More Background on French Speaking Countries Facts on Andorra | Facts on Belgium | Facts on Benin | Facts on Burkina Faso | Facts on Burundi | Facts on Cambodia | Facts on Cameroon | Facts on Canada | Facts on Central African Republic | Facts on Chad | Facts on Congo | Facts on Cote d'Ivoire | Facts on Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) | Facts on Togo | Facts on France | Facts on French Guiana | Facts on French Polynesia | Facts on Gabon | Facts on Guadeloupe | Facts on Guinea | Facts on Haiti | Information on Jersey | Facts on Laos | Facts on Lebanon | Facts on Luxembourg | Facts on Mali | Facts on Martinique | Facts on Mauritania | Facts on Mauritius | Facts on Mayotte | Facts on Monaco | Facts on Morocco | Facts on New Caledonia | Facts on Niger | Facts on Republic of Madagascar | Facts on Reunion | Facts on Rwanda | Facts on Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Facts on Senegal | Facts on Seychelles | Facts on Switzerland | Facts on Togo | Facts on Tunisia | Facts on Vanuatu | Facts on Vietnam | Facts on Wallis and Futuna | Contact Us | Home | More information on Tromelin Island, a French-speaking nation History of French speaking countries | Flag of Tromelin Island | Map of Tromelin Island | Facts on Tromelin Island Source: All info sourced and adapted from CIA Factbook Learn French Help – A Resource for the those Learning to speak French 32 Alverton, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5EF, United Kingdom |
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