|
Home |
 |
| Info |
| Contact Addresses |
| Resorts & Excursions |
| Introduction |
| French Southern and Antarctic Territories |
| Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Mayotte |
| St Pierre et Miquelon |
| City Guide |
| Airport Guide |
| Country Guide > Europe > French Overseas Possessions |
|
French Southern and Antarctic Territories The territories consist of a thin slice of Antarctic mainland and a few small islands located in the Southern Indian Ocean. The Kerguelen archipelago, which is only slightly smaller than Corsica, is a notable exception. The total area is 439,822 sq km (161,815 sq miles). The territory is used mainly for scientific purposes, although fishing in the area is important. |