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French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Location
Location Description

Southeast and east of Africa, islands in the southern Indian Ocean, some near Madagascar and others about equidistant between Africa, Antarctica, and Australia

Continent
Antarctica
Bordering Countries
None
Independent
No
Parent Country
France
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is blue and features the French tricolor in the canton, often displayed with a white border. In the lower fly, the letters T.A.A.F. form a monogram in white, which is stylized to resemble an anchor. The monogram is surrounded by five white stars.

Capital
Port-aux-Français
Language
French
Currency
(euro)
Size
2,991 sq mi (7,747 sq km) — 173rd largest
Total Population
400 people — 244th largest
Population Density
0.13373 people per sq mi (0.05163 people per sq km) — 242nd largest

Country Location

Southeast and east of Africa, islands in the southern Indian Ocean, some near Madagascar and others about equidistant between Africa, Antarctica, and Australia

Country Flag

The flag of this country is blue and features the French tricolor in the canton, often displayed with a white border. In the lower fly, the letters T.A.A.F. form a monogram in white, which is stylized to resemble an anchor. The monogram is surrounded by five white stars.