French Southern and Antarctic Lands flag French Southern and Antarctic Lands

France's Last Frontier

Overview

Remote French territories scattered across the southern Indian Ocean and Antarctica, home to vast seabird colonies and marine research stations.

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Region
Antarctic
Land Area
7,747 km²
Capital
Port-aux-Français
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French
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Euro (€)

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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025