Glorioso Islands
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The Glorieuses or Glorioso Islands (French: Îles Glorieuses or officially also Archipel des Glorieuses) are a group of islands and rocks totaling 5 square kilometres (1.9 sq mi). They are controlled by France as part of the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French overseas territory, but are also claimed by Comoros, Madagascar and formerly by Seychelles. They are geographically part of the Comoro Islands between the French overseas region of Mayotte and the nation of Madagascar.
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Quick Facts Îles Glorieuses (French) ...
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Motto: Liberté, égalité, fraternité "Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood" | |
Anthem: "La Marseillaise" |
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Quick Facts Disputed island, Geography ...
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Location | Mozambique Channel |
Coordinates | 11°33′S 47°20′E |
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Overseas territory | French Southern and Antarctic Lands |
District | Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean |
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