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Country name: |
conventional long form: Territory of the
French Southern and Antarctic Lands
conventional short form: French Southern and Antarctic Lands
local long form: Territoire des Terres Australes et
Antarctiques Francaises
local short form: Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises
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Dependency status: |
overseas territory of France since 1955;
administered from Paris by Administrateur Superieur Francois GARDE
(since 24 May 2000), assisted by Secretary General Jean-Yves HERMOSO
(since NA) |
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Administrative
divisions: |
none (overseas territory of France); there are no
first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government,
but there are 3 districts named Ile Crozet, Iles Kerguelen, and Iles
Saint-Paul et Amsterdam; excludes "Adelie Land" claim in Antarctica
that is not recognized by the US |
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Legal system: |
the laws of France, where applicable, apply |
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Diplomatic
representation in the US: |
none (overseas territory of France) |
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Diplomatic
representation from the US: |
none (overseas territory of France) |
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Flag description: |
the flag of France is used |