French Subantarctic Territory : Profile

Facts

The French Subantarctic Territory (Territoire des Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises (TAAF)) is located in the southern Indian Ocean, south east of Africa, approximately equidistant between Africa, Antarctica and Australia.
They are a French Overseas Territory administered by a "Préfet" in Saint-Pierre on Réunion Island.
The territory includes Île Amsterdam, Île Saint-Paul, Îles Crozet, and Îles Kerguelen in the southern Indian Ocean near 43°S, 67°E.
The French-claimed sector of Antarctica, Adélie Land, is not recognised internationally.
Wildlife is protected by a National Park Act. There are several Protected Areas which may be visited by permit only.

Martin-de-Vives, Ile Amsterdam 37°50'S 77°35'E

Port Alfred, Ile de Possession 46°25'S 51°45'E (Iles Crozet archipelago)

Port-aux-Français, Grande Terre 48°00'S 68°45'E (Iles Kerguelen)

*Indicates a port of entry.