Île de la Possession
Largest and only inhabited Crozet Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Île de la Possession, or Possession Island, formerly Île de la Prise de Possession, is part of the Subantarctic Crozet Archipelago. Administratively, it is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. It is an important nesting site for seabirds.
Quick Facts Nickname: Possession Island, Geography ...
Nickname: Possession Island | |
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Geography | |
Location | Indian Ocean |
Coordinates | 46°24′27″S 51°45′27″E |
Archipelago | Crozet Islands |
Area | 150 km2 (58 sq mi) |
Length | 18 km (11.2 mi) |
Width | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
Highest elevation | 934 m (3064 ft) |
Highest point | Pic du Mascarin |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | No permanent inhabitants; temporary research station staff only |
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