Bassas da India
Location: Southern Africa, islands in the southern Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from Madagascar to Mozambique Geographic coordinates: 21 30 S, 39 50 E Map references: Africa Area:
Area - comparative: about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC Land boundaries: 0 km Coastline: 35.2 km Maritime claims:
Climate: tropical Terrain: volcanic rock Elevation extremes:
Natural resources: none Land use:
Irrigated land: 0 sq km (1993) Natural hazards: maritime hazard since it is usually under water during high tide and surrounded by reefs; subject to periodic cyclones Environment - current issues: NA
Population: uninhabited (July 2000 est.)
Country name:
Data code: BS Dependency status: possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion Flag description: the flag of France is used
Economy - overview: no economic activity
Ports and harbors: none; offshore anchorage only
Military - note: defense is the responsibility of France
Disputes - international: claimed by Madagascar |
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