Description:
The Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean consist of four small coral islands, an atoll, and a reef in the Indian Ocean, and have constituted the 5th district of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) since February 2007. They belong to France and the Reunion Commissioner has jurisdiction over these uninhabited islands.
Three of the islands - the Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova and Europa - and the Bassas da India atoll, lie in the Mozambique Channel west of Madagascar, while the fourth island, Tromelin, lies about 450 kilometres (280 mi) east of Madagascar. Also in the Mozambique Channel is the Banc du Geyser, a reef under French control claimed by Madagascar since 1976. France and Comoros view the Banc du Geyser as part of the Glorioso Islands.
A permit is required for visiting yachts who wish to visit these islands and should be applied for up to 2 months in advance of your visit. Short stays of up to a few days are tolerated however without a permit, if in transit to Mayotte.
Position:
22° 19.72'S, 40° 22.21'E (Europa island)
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