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Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-17): Bassas da India (French pronunciation: [basa da ɛ̃dja]; Malagasy: Nosy Bedimaky) is an uninhabited, roughly circular atoll located in the southern Mozambique Channel, about halfway between Mozambique and Madagascar (about 385 km [239 mi] further east) and around 110 km (68 mi) northwest of Europa Island. It is administered by France as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, though it is claimed by Madagascar. The rim of the atoll averages around 100 metres (330 ft) in width and encloses a shallow lagoon of depth no greater than 15 m (49 ft). Overall, the atoll is about 10 km (6.2 mi) in diameter, rising steeply from the seabed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) below to encircle an area (including lagoon) of 80 km2 (31 sq mi). Its exclusive economic zone, 123,700 km2 (47,800 sq mi) in size, is contiguous with that of Europa Island.[1] [...] History [edit]The Bassas da India was first recorded by Portuguese explorers in the early sixteenth century as the "Baixo da Judia" ("Jewess Shoals"). The Judia ("Jewess", for the ancestry of its owner Fernão de Loronha[2]) was the Portuguese ship that discovered the feature by running aground on it in 1506.[3] The name became "Bassas da India" due to transcription errors by cartographers. The Santiago broke up on the shoal in 1585.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-10): The Scattered islands in the Indian Ocean under French sovereignty became in 2007 the fifth district of the territory and comprises four small coral islands and an atoll in the Indian Ocean. They have no permanent population. Three of the islands groups, Glorieuses, Juan de Nova and Europa, as well as the Bassas da India atoll lie in the Mozambique Channel west of Madagascar, while the fourth island, Tromelin, is about 220 miles east of Madagascar. In the same area lie ► Heard Island and McDonald Islands (which are not part of this French territory but are governed by Australia). [...] Glorioso Island became a French possession in 1892, followed in 1897 by Bassas da India, Europa Island and Juan de Nova Island. In 1954 Tromelin Island came under French control. Since 2005 the islands have been administered on behalf of the French state by the senior administrator of the French Southern and Antarctic Territories. The islands had previously been under the administration of the prefect of Réunion since the independence of Madagascar in 1960. France maintains a military garrison of around 14 troops on each of the islands in the Mozambique Channel, which are claimed by Madagascar. The Glorieuses islands are also claimed by the Comoros, while Mauritius claims Tromelin island.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-27): Overseas France (French: France d'outre-mer, also France ultramarine)[note 3] consists of 13 French territories outside Europe, mostly the remnants of the French colonial empire that remained a part of the French state under various statuses after decolonisation. Most, but not all, are part of the European Union. [...] Overseas territory [edit]- French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises or TAAF); overseas territory of France (since 1956). It is currently the only overseas territory. According to law 2007-224 of 21 February 2007, the Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean constitute the 5th district of TAAF. [...] See also [edit]- 2009 Mahoran status referendum - Administrative divisions of France - Communes of France - French colonial empire - Government of France - List of French possessions and colonies - List of islands administered by France in the Indian and Pacific oceans - Metropolitan France - Organisation internationale de la Francophonie - Outre-mer - Overseas collectivity - Overseas department and region - Overseas military bases of France - Overseas Territories of France (European Parliament constituency)
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-12): Post-World War II, and especially after the decolonization era, the significance of such remote territories in geopolitical strategizing reduced. However, Bassas da India, along with the surrounding waters, gradually started gaining attention for its rich biodiversity. The atoll, which gets submerged during high tide, along with its surrounding waters, became recognized for its coral reefs and the marine life they support. In recent decades, understanding the ecological importance of such regions, France declared Bassas da India a nature reserve. The atoll and its surrounding waters are now part of the "French Southern and Antarctic Lands," a French overseas territory. This designation seeks to protect the rich marine biodiversity and ensure that any human activity, mainly fishing, does not adversely impact the fragile ecosystem. While Bassas da India remains uninhabited and largely untouched by human activities, its importance lies in its biodiversity. It serves as a reminder that even the most remote and seemingly insignificant parts of our planet can play a crucial role in the broader ecological network. [...] Bassas da India has a fascinating history as an uninhabited atoll in the Indian Ocean. It was first discovered by European explorers in the early 16th century and has been passed between different colonial powers over the centuries. Today, Bassas da India is under the jurisdiction of France and is designated as a nature reserve. The atoll’s pristine and untouched environment is protected to conserve its fragile ecosystem and diverse marine life.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-01-01): Bassas da India: A French possession since 1897, this atoll is a volcanic rock surrounded by reefs and is awash at high tide.; [...] Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): total - 80 sq km; land - 0.2 sq km; water - 79.8 sq km (lagoon) [...] Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): ; claimed by Madagascar; the vegetated drying cays of Banc du Geyser, which were claimed by Madagascar in 1976, also fall within the EEZ claims of the Comoros and France (Glorioso Islands); ;
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2017-02-15): Bassas da India (0.1 sq mi, 0.2 sq km), a French possession since 1897, is an uninhabited volcanic atoll off the southeastern coast of Africa in the Mozambique channel.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-01-01): Bassas da India: A French possession since 1897, this atoll is a volcanic rock surrounded by reefs and is awash at high tide. [...] Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): total - 80 sq km; land - 0.2 sq km; water - 79.8 sq km (lagoon) [...] Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-07-06): Bassas da India is an uninhabited, roughly circular French atoll that is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Located in the southern Mozambique Channel, about halfway between Mozambique and Madagascar (about 385 km [239 mi] further east) and around 110 km (68 mi) northwest of Europa Island, the rim of the atoll averages around 100 metres (330 ft) in width and encloses a shallow lagoon of depth no greater than 15 m (49 ft). Overall, the atoll is about 10 km (6.2 mi) in diameter, rising steeply from the seabed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) below to encircle an area (including lagoon) of 80 km2 (31 sq mi). Its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), 123,700 km2 (47,800 sq mi) in size, is contiguous with that of Europa Island. [...] Mooring at Bassas da India requires a permit from the French Government. Fishing without such a permit may result in the boat being expelled or even confiscated. The Bassas da India was first recorded by Portuguese explorers in the early sixteenth century as the "Baixo da Judia" ("Jewess Shoals"). The Judia ("Jewess", for the ancestry of its owner Fernão de Loronha) was the Portuguese ship that discovered the feature by running aground on it in 1506. The name became "Bassas da India" due to transcription errors by cartographers. The Santiago broke up on the shoal in 1585.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-19): Geography [edit]The territory includes the Crozet Islands, the Kerguelen Islands, and the Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands in the southern Indian Ocean near 43°S, 67°E, along with Adélie Land, the sector of Antarctica claimed by France. Adélie Land, named by the French explorer Jules Dumont d’Urville after his wife, covers about 432,000 km2 (167,000 sq mi). The islands, totaling 7,781 km2 (3,004 sq mi), have no indigenous inhabitants, although in 1997 there were approximately 100 researchers whose numbers varied from winter (July) to summer (January). [...] The islands in the Indian Ocean receive supplies via the special ship Marion Dufresne, which sails out of Le Port in Réunion Island. Terre Adélie, the Antarctic sector claimed by France, is supplied by L’Astrolabe, which sails out of Hobart in Tasmania. [...] - ^ "French Southern Territories". ISO.org. ISO. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2008-01-01): Bassa de India. © Marine Nationale [...] Bassas da India is a subcircular atoll 12 km in diameter, with a shallow sandy lagoon and is almost entirely submerged at high tide. The atoll is currently growing and the reef slope is very steep, dropping to 3000 m to the bottom of the Mozambique Channel. [...] Jurisdiction - The Iles Éparses are under French jurisdiction, and since 2007 have been part of the French overseas territory called "French Southern and Antarctic Lands" (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises - TAAF), which also includes the southern islands of Crozet, Kerguelen Archipelago, St. Paul, Amsterdam and Terre Adelie. The EEZs of the Iles Éparses total 640,000 km2, and abut the EEZs of the neighbouring countries. The islands are subject to claims from these neighbouring countries, including Madagascar (Bassas da India, Europa, the Glorieuses islands and Juan da Nova) and from the Comoros for the Glorieuses islands.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2018-04-09): A month in the Eparses Islands to reveal the secrets of the reefs and coral - The Eparses Islands, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean - A particularly interesting zone for scientific research - The major scientific challenges - Works conducted during the 2011 rotation of the Marion Dufresne - An international and multidisciplinary team [...] These small islands are located in the south-west Indian Ocean around Madagascar. The five entities are Juan de Nova, Europa, Bassas da India, Tromelin and the Glorieuses Islands (composed of Grande Glorieuse and Ile du Lys). [...] The Eparses Islands are all of coral origin as reflected in their morphology in the form of an atoll for Bassas da India, the Glorieuses, Juan-de-Nova and Europa and in the form of a raised atoll for Tromelin. Accumulating a surface area of 44 km², the highest point does not exceed a few metres of altitude. Located at altitudes of between 22° south for Europa and 11° south for the Ile of Lys of the Glorieuses, the Eparses Islands have a tropical climate and are located in the path of hurricanes from the north-east.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-10-13): The overseas territories are an integral part of the French Republic, but have different statuses to those of the overseas departments and the overseas authorities. They include : - the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) ; [...] Since February 2007, the Scattered French Islands in the Indian Ocean (the islands of Tromelin, Glorioso, Juan de Nova, Bassas da India and Europa) have formed the 5th district of the TAAF. The Scattered Islands remained French after independence was granted to the former overseas territory of Madagascar, and are under the authority of the Minister for overseas departments and territories (Decree n° 60-555 of 1st April 1960). They are governed by the Prefect, the higher administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (ruling of 3 January 2005).
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2014-01-04): Europa’s turtle circus is rarely seen by human eyes. The island is a nature reserve, and its waters are protected. Like its neighbor, Bassas da India, 70-odd miles to the northwest, it is part of the Scattered Islands, five specks of land that ring Madagascar like moons. Remnants of the once mighty French colonial empire, they fly the Tricolor as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. [...] Although Europa and Bassas da India lie close together in the middle of the Mozambique Channel, they are very different places. Europa is a scrub-covered island that is home not only to nesting turtles but also to a million breeding pairs of seabirds. Bassas is an atoll that barely shows above the waterline and has a shark-filled lagoon the size of Manhattan. Both are among the last vestiges of healthy marine ecosystems in the western Indian Ocean—sanctuaries for wild nature in depleted seas. "On the surface these places look like nothing—like insignificant dots," says marine biologist Thomas Peschak, who photographed this article. "But once you’ve dived here, you’re spoiled for the rest of your life." [...] At Bassas da India there are no trees for seabirds to roost in and no beaches where turtles can lay their eggs. Bassas is a young atoll, still forming on its parent volcano, a seamount that erupted from the seabed almost two miles below the surface. From the air it looks like a blue plate with a bite-size chunk missing from its northeast rim.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2014-01-01): - Bassas da India (France) 1976 (116K) - Bassas da India (France) (Small Map) 2006 (6K) [...] - Iles Eparses (France) (Small Map) 2007 (35K) [Bassas da India, Europa Island, Gloriso Islands, Juan de Nova Island, Tromelin Island]
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-12-21): There are several French island departments/regions in the Western Indian Ocean. Please note that the designations employed and the presentations of material on this page do not imply the expressions of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNEP/Nairobi Convention or contributory organisations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries or the designation of its name, frontiers or boundaries. [...] The lles Eparses are a collection of French overseas island territories in the Western Indian Ocean managed by the French Southern and Antarctic Lands since February 2007[6]. lles Eparses are composed of the following islands: Europa, Juan de Nova and Glorieuses archipelago (Grande Glorieuse, Roches Vertes and Ile du Lys) in the Mozambique Channel, Tromelin north of La Reunion and the barely emerged coral reef of Bassas da India. Bassas da India covers total land area of 80km2; Europa Island – 28km2; Glorioso Islands – 5 km2; Juan de Nova Island – 4.4 km2 and Tromelin
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-12-15): The islands of Europa and Bassas da India lie in the Mozambique Channel near the southern end of Madagascar. Both are coralline islands, or atolls, and Europa is about 100 km southeast of Bassas da India. Europa, with 30 km2 of land area, is 6–7 km in diameter with a maximum altitude of 6 m. Its shallow lagoon (generally 1 m deep) is open to the sea at one side, and covers about 9 km2, including some 700 km2 of mangrove swamp that is particularly extensive to the south. The mangrove stands are important nursery grounds for sea turtles and sharks. Bassas da India atoll is an almost perfectly circular atoll with less than 1 km2 of permanently dry land area. The reef is 12–13 km in diameter, although it is almost entirely submerged at high tide, and therefore, does not support any vegetation. Bassas da India's coral structure is still forming. These islands are subject to the Agulhas Current and experience occasional cyclones. Water temperatures are usually above 30°C, and southeast trade winds dominate during the austral winter. Annual rainfall averages 600 mm. [...] Europa Island functions as an important nesting ground for sea turtles and seabirds, and also claims an endemic subspecies of land bird as well as two endemic subspecies of lizard. While Bassas da India is of scientific and biogeographical interest due to its relatively undisturbed reef system, the limited area of permanently dry land is not sufficient to support significant terrestrial life. The hawksbill turtle is fairly common on the island.
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-06-11): Note 6: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands includes Île Amsterdam, Île Saint-Paul, Îles Crozet, and Îles Kerguelen in the southern Indian Ocean; the "Iles Eparses" (Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island and Tromelin Island) in the Mozambique Channel and western Indian Ocean; and the French-claimed sector of Antarctica, "Terre Adélie." The United States does not recognize the French claim to "Terre Adélie" (see note 2).
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-04-04): Bassas da India, British Indian Ocean Territory, Comoros, Europa Island, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Tromelin Island 6M: (MEDITERRANEAN SEA AREA)
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2013-08-13): French Southern Territories (Overseas Territory)
Claim: Bassas da India is a territory of France (Bassas da India, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): More Sun & Moon in Bassas da India + Show More Twilight and Moon Phase Information [...] French Southern Territories 21.3927 onsdag 9. oktober 2024
Claim: Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia (Sindabezi Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-02-14): Capturing the authentic African bush camp experience in true Tongabezi luxury and style, Sindabezi Island is ‘nature therapy’ for the soul. [...] With zero grid dependence, Sindabezi is one of Africa’s top 10 eco lodges according to Fodor's. So the only footprints you will leave behind are in the island’s silky soft sand. [...] Sindabezi Island Camp is open year-round.
Claim: Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia (Sindabezi Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-09-14): Discover Sindabezi Island, your private sanctuary on the Zambezi River, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls. Elevated chalets merge modern comforts with local charm, illuminated by traditional lamps under a starlit sky. A unique blend of nature and luxury awaits in this intimate Zambian retreat. [...] Sindabezi Island, located on the Zambezi River, offers a unique and intimate accommodation experience in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. This private island retreat features five open-sided thatched chalets, each overlooking the river, providing unparalleled views and a deep connection to the surrounding wilderness. [...] Highlighting its commitment to sustainability, Sindabezi Island adopts various eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal impact on the environment while providing guests with a unique and unforgettable experience. The island seamlessly marries luxury with sustainability, creating a haven for those seeking an authentic Zambian retreat.
Claim: Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia (Sindabezi Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-01-19): - Sindabezi is an exclusive luxury bush camp on its own private island nestled in the waters of the Zambezi River upstream from the Victoria Falls, with superb views over the river & flood plain and nearby national park. [...] Sindabezi is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi River, upstream from the Victoria Falls. It is a luxurious bush camp on its own little island, with superb views over the surrounding river and plenty of activities on offer! Sindabezi is an idyllic, exclusive camp on a private island and is part of the Tongabezi group. From here the Victoria Falls can comfortably be explored and guests have a wealth of experiences and activities to choose from during the day only to return to a tranquil haven at night. Sindabezi provides superb views over the flood plain and an opportunity to see wildlife in the surrounding national park. [...] Sindabezi has only five open-sided thatched cottages facilities include a sun deck, outside heated shower, canopied bed and a "loo with a view." All the chalets can be altered to have a twin or double bed and there is a delightful secluded honeymoon chalet on its own sandy beach. There is a stunning ‘Honeymoon’ chalet situated on a secluded sandy shore at the end of the island. The brand new, old fashioned claw-foot bath is perfect for two and solar panelling provides hot water and ambient bedside lighting. The entire Sindabezi Island is also romantically lit with traditional hurricane lamps and candles.
Claim: Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia (Sindabezi Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Sindabezi Island, Zambezi River, Zambia 5 Luxury Eco-Cottages on a private island in the Zambezi River [...] Sindabezi is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi River, upstream from the Victoria Falls. It is a luxurious bush camp on its own little island, with superb views over the surrounding river and plenty of activities on offer. Sindabezi provides superb views over the flood plain and an opportunity to see wildlife in the surrounding national park. The unique design of the five tented and thatched cottages allows close-up encounters with all the sights and sounds of the river and the creatures who live in and around it. Sindabezi Island is owned, operated and serviced by Tongabezi Lodge, a 10 minute boat ride away upstream. [...] Sindabezi Island is blissfully relaxing, surrounded by the Zambezi and offering fabulous game viewing all around, particularly on the nearby Zimbabwe river banks. Guests on the island can enjoy boat trips, sunset cruises, visits to the Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls National Park.
Claim: Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia (Sindabezi Island, 2024-10-09)
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