French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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The French Southern and Antarctic Lands is a French overseas territory of France created in 1955 and consisting of several islands without permanent population in the Indian and Antarctic Oceans.
Establishment
August 1955: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands have formed a territoire d'outre-mer (an overseas territory) of France since 1955.
August 1955: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands, including the Kerguelen Islands, became an overseas territory of France in 1955. Located in the southern Indian Ocean, these islands are known for their unique wildlife and harsh climate.
August 1955: In 1955, Amsterdam Island was transferred to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, becoming an overseas territory of France. This territory includes several islands in the southern Indian Ocean and the Antarctic region.
Chronology
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1. Events
April 1960: The French Mascarene islands become part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises).
April 1960: By Decree No. 60-555 of April 1, 1960, the French government detaches the Scattered Islands of the Indian Ocean, of which Bassas da India is a part, from the territory of Madagascar and places them under the direct authority of the Minister of DOM-TOM .
