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Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-11-15): Satellite image of Europa Island, France [...] Meet Europa Island, a tiny atoll (28 sq. km) in the Mozambique Channel, which belongs to France as part of the "Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean". About halfway between Madagascar and the Southeastern Coast of Africa, this island consists of relatively flat and sandy terrain as well a saltwater mangrove lagoon. "L’île Europa" was uninhabited until 1820 and has welcome very few visitors since, due to its inaccessibility and inhospitability, but also to very strict rules to protect local wildlife. [...] Shortly before Madagascar regained its independance from France’s colonial occupation in 1960, the French government detached Europa Island to integrate it into its overseas départements and territories. The Republic of Madagascar has maintained its claim of sovereignty over the island, causing France to instal a permanent military presence since 1973. At stake : a strategic presence in the region, as well as control of the island’s Exclusive Economic Zone covering more than 127,000 sq. km.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-08-07): Today, there are still over a dozen overseas territories that belong to France, scattered in the Caribbean, and in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Most of them are island states in the southern hemisphere of the world. [...] Consisting of large and small islands, Guadeloupe uses the Euro and is part of the European Union, with four deputies in the National Assembly. It is not part of the Schengen zone, however, which consists of 26 European countries, through which European citizens can travel visa-free. [...] They are governed by the same government as their mother country, meaning that not only do the same laws apply, but island nations have representatives in the French parliament, and the people can vote when elections are held in mainland France. Interestingly enough, this is unique to France alone, as it is not the case with the United Kingdom's and the US' self-governed overseas territories.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-07-05): Europa Island (French: Île Europa) is a low-lying tropical atoll, 6km in diameter, situated in the Mozambique Channel, between Madagascar to Mozambique. The island has been a possession of France since 1897, but is also claimed by Madagascar, and is part of the "Scattered Islands" of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands administrative region.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2011-10-27): Europa Island (French: Île Europa, pronounced [il øʁɔpa]), in Malagasy Nosy Ampela[1] is a 28-square-kilometre (11 sq mi) low-lying tropical atoll in the Mozambique Channel, about a third of the way from southern Madagascar to southern Mozambique. The island had never been inhabited until 1820, when the French family of Rosier moved to it. The island officially became a possession of France in 1897, though it is claimed by Madagascar. [...] Europa Island was the setting of "Search in the Deep", a 1968 episode of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau,[2] partly focusing on the breeding habits of the green sea turtle. [...] While the island has probably been sighted by navigators since at least the 16th century, it takes its name from the British ship Europa, which visited it in December 1774. Ruins and graves on Europa island attest to several attempts at settlement from the 1860s to the 1920s. For example, the French Rosiers family moved to the island in 1860, but subsequently abandoned it.[7]
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-26): Europa Island is nowhere near Europe. It is a small atoll off East Africa, about halfway between southern Madagascar and southern Mozambique. [...] Get around [edit]Buy [edit]There is no economic activity on Europa Island. Sleep [edit]There is no public accommodation on Europa Island.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-03): Visit Europa Island, a French territory located in the Indian Ocean. Explore untouched landscapes and discover diverse marine life in this remote paradise. [...] Europa Island is a stunning destination located in the Mozambique Channel, between Mozambique and Madagascar. With its pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, and diverse marine life, this French overseas territory is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. The island is known for its unique ecosystem, combining tropical and coastal environments. Visitors can explore the island’s lagoon, hike through its lush forests, or dive into its vibrant coral reefs. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Europa Island offers a truly unforgettable experience. [...] In recent decades, the island’s importance as an ecological haven has been further recognized. It has become a focal point for scientific research, especially in the study of migratory birds, turtles, and marine ecosystems. However, the island’s status has not been without disputes. While the French maintain control, Madagascar has also laid a claim to Europa Island, viewing it as part of its sovereign territory. This territorial dispute, while not escalated to a major diplomatic crisis, remains unresolved. The French government, in collaboration with conservationists, has made significant efforts to protect and conserve the unique habitats on Europa Island. Restrictions on human activities ensure that the island’s environment remains as undisturbed as possible. Today, apart from a small military outpost and a weather station, the island remains largely uninhabited, serving as a testament to nature’s resilience and beauty.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-21): Demographics [edit]See also [edit]- List of islands of France - Administrative divisions of France - Outre-mer - Overseas France - Overseas Territories of France (European Parliament constituency)
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-05): Île-de-France [edit]- Île l'Aumône, on the Seine River - Île du Belvédère - Île de la Cité, in Paris on the Seine River - Île aux Cygnes, in Paris on the Seine River - Île aux Dames, on the Seine River - Île de la Jatte, on the Seine River - Île de Reuilly - Île-Saint-Denis, on the Seine River - Île Saint-Germain, on the Seine River - Île Saint-Louis, in Paris on the Seine River - Île Seguin, on the Seine River [...] - Les Roches Vertes - Europa Island - Juan de Nova - Tromelin Island [...] References [edit]- ^ "Islands of France". GeoNames. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 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 France" is a collective name; while used in everyday life in France, it is not an administrative designation in its own right. Instead, the five overseas regions have exactly the same administrative status as the thirteen metropolitan regions; the five overseas collectivities are semi-autonomous; and New Caledonia is an autonomous territory. Overseas France includes island territories in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, French Guiana on the South American continent, and several peri-Antarctic islands as well as a claim in Antarctica. Excluding the district of Adélie Land, where French sovereignty is effective de jure by French law, but where the French exclusive claim on this part of Antarctica is frozen by the Antarctic Treaty (signed in 1959), overseas France covers a land area of 120,396 km2 (46,485 sq mi)[3] and accounts for 18.0% of the French Republic's land territory.[4] Its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of 9,825,538 km2 (3,793,661 sq mi) accounts for 96.7% of the EEZ of the French Republic.[5]
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-21): Europa Island is the smallest of the Îles Éparses, a group of French islands located in the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. The island is just over 12 square kilometers in size and is predominantly made up of sandy beaches and dunes. [...] Finally, Europa Island stands as a symbol of France’s overseas territories. It represents the country’s commitment to conservation and environmental protection while serving as a valuable research site for scientists studying the Indian Ocean region. Europa Island, with its unique features and fascinating history, offers plenty of surprises for curious minds. From its diverse wildlife to its captivating geology, there is always something new to discover about this remote French territory. Whether you’re an avid nature enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about our universe, Europa Island is a destination that deserves your attention. So pack your bags and embark on an adventure to explore this remarkable island and uncover its hidden treasures.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2015-09-26): Europa Island is nowhere near Europe. It is a small atoll off East Africa, about one-half of the way from southern Madagascar to southern Mozambique. [...] There is no economic activity on Europa Island. There is no public accommodation on Europa Island.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-04-19): Europa Island (Île Europa), is a 28-square-kilometre (11 sq mi) low-lying tropical atoll in the Mozambique Channel, about a third of the way from southern Madagascar to southern Mozambique. The island had never been inhabited until 1820, when the French family Rosier[who?] moved to it. The island officially became a possession of France in 1897. [...] Europa Island was the setting of "Search in the Deep", a 1968 episode of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, partly focusing on the breeding habits of the green sea turtle. [...] While the island has probably been sighted by navigators since at least the 16th century, it takes its name from the British ship Europa, which visited it in December 1774. Ruins and graves on Europa island attest to several attempts at settlement from the 1860s to the 1920s. For example, the French Rosiers family moved to the island in 1860, but subsequently abandoned it.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-01-01): Europa Island: This heavily wooded island has been a French possession since 1897; it is the site of a small military garrison that staffs a weather station. [...] Europa Island (Iles Eparses): total - 28 sq km; land - 28 sq km; water - 0 sq km [...] Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): a small French military garrison and a few meteorologists on each possession; visited by scientists
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-01-01): EU country / Territories related with EU countries
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-12-19): There are 12 overseas territories: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Saint Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, and the Wallis and Futuna islands, which together have almost 2.6 million inhabitants. Because of its overseas territories, France is the only EU country that is present in three separate oceans. They help consolidate France’s second place worldwide in terms of maritime reach and make a telling contribution to the rollout of the country’s maritime and "blue growth" policies. These territories enshrine the future of energy as they are the "100% renewable energy" forerunners of the energy transition and the promotion of clean transportation. [...] This French and European island offers excellent access to the economies of its geographical region and of Europe.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Mayotte became an overseas department of France (département d'outre-mer, DOM) on 31 March 2011 following the result of the March 2009 Mahoran status referendum, which was overwhelmingly approved by around 95% of voters. Becoming an overseas department meant Mayotte adopted France's judicial and social systems to become a full constituent territory within the French Republic. In regards to the European Union, Mayotte remained an 'overseas country and territory' (OCT) in association with the Union (as per Article 355(2) TFEU), but thereafter became an outermost region in 2014 following a directive of the European Council in December 2013.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 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: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-07-08): So symbolic was Pheasant Island as a metaphor of peace, in fact, that it was decided both countries would have joint custody of the territory. Spain would hold stewardship from 1 February to 31 July each year, while Pheasant Island would become an official part of France for the other six months. In that moment, the world's smallest condominium was born.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-05-18): In 1946, the Comoros archipelago became a French overseas territory with its capital in Dzaoudzi, Mayotte. The Territorial Assembly of the Comoros was founded, with representatives from all four islands. The territory maintained close ties with Madagascar. In 1958, Mayotte, Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli adopted different institutional approaches. At its 11 December 1958 session, the Territorial Assembly of the Comoros opted to maintain its status as a French overseas territory, with 25 votes for and four against. The four dissenting votes were from Mayotte, which wished to become a French overseas department. In 1968, each island set up its own institutions. From this point onwards, each island managed its own affairs through a constituency council, which voted on its own budget, tax rate and taxes. [...] - Then, in 2009, 95.2% of Mayotte residents voted for the island to become an overseas department. In 2011, Mayotte became France’s fifth overseas department, and its 101st department. In 2003, Mayotte was included in the French constitution. Since 2014, Mayotte has been one of the European Union’s outermost regions.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-09-16): Located south of the Canadian island of Newfoundland, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is the last territory of the French Republic in North America, in an area that has long been strategic for its fisheries resources. The economic and demographic balance of this archipelago has been profoundly challenged by the collapse of the fishing industry (total exports dropped by 98% between 1991 and 1993). After a historical decrease in population in the 2000s due to net migration, the population has stabilized in the 2010s at around 6,000 inhabitants (the drop in the birth rate is partly offset by new arrivals). The European Union programmes aim to support EU policies and they are implemented through the Multiannual Financial Framework (currently on the 2021-2027 period). The Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands is an overseas collectivity attached to the French Republic and associated with the European Union as an overseas country or territory (OCT), as provided for in Articles 198 to 204 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Wallis and Futuna is made up of three traditional Polynesian kingdoms. The capital is Mata-Utu. This French collectivity in the Pacific Ocean is the furthest away from metropolitan France (16 000 km). Fiji is 480 km to the south-west. The collectivity’s economy has remained traditional and transactions are largely non-monetary. Own consumption is twice as high as in metropolitan France. The economy is bolstered by public spending on salaries.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-03): The outermost regions are islands, archipelagos and one land territory (French Guiana). They are located in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, South America and the Indian Ocean, and are home to close to 5 million EU citizens.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2021-01-04): France sees itself as an "island state" in the Indo-Pacific due to its numerous overseas territories across the region (e.g., Mayotte, La Réunion, New Caledonia, and French Polynesia), which are home to 1.6 million French citizens. These territories provide to France the second-largest exclusive economic zone in the world, with 11 million square kilometers, second only to the United States. Along with this extensive maritime footprint, France shares borders with five countries in the Indian Ocean and 12 in the Pacific Ocean. [...] Given its long-standing presence in the Indo-Pacific, France could play an important role in U.S. strategy by contributing to greater coherence of efforts from like-minded countries across the region. It has already started this with the France-India-Australia dialogue. France could also help drive EU policy toward the Indo-Pacific and ensure that Europeans play a valuable and coordinated role in the region. An "island state" of the Indo-Pacific, France and the United States can work more effectively together to effectively compete with China.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2022-06-26): Several volcanic seamounts and hundreds of volcanic cones rise above the floor of the southern Mozambique Channel. A few of the larger volcanic features are capped with flat expanses of carbonate that breach the water’s surface, forming low-lying coralline islands. Europa is one such island. Europa Island is the focus of this image, acquired on April 3, 2022, with the Operational Land Imager-2 (OLI-2) on Landsat 9. It is part of an overseas French territory that includes the Îles Éparses, or "scattered islands," dispersed around Madagascar. Mozambique on the African mainland lies about 500 kilometers (300 miles) to the west, and Madagascar sits about 300 kilometers (200 miles) to the east. Europa Island spans about 28 square kilometers, making it the largest of the Îles Éparses. It was initially an atoll that became exposed at the sea surface around 90,000 years ago. The atoll progressively filled in, and it slowly transformed into the island we know today.
Claim: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 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: Europa Island is a territory of France (Europa Island, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-12-19): There are 12 overseas territories: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Mayotte, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Saint Barthélemy, Saint-Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, and the Wallis and Futuna islands, which together have almost 2.6 million inhabitants. Because of its overseas territories, France is the only EU country that is present in three separate oceans. They help consolidate France’s second place worldwide in terms of maritime reach and make a telling contribution to the rollout of the country’s maritime and "blue growth" policies. These territories enshrine the future of energy as they are the "100% renewable energy" forerunners of the energy transition and the promotion of clean transportation.
Claim: Nagorno-Karabakh region is a territory of Armenia (Nagorno-Karabakh region, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-09-07): Nagorno-Karabakh (/nəˌɡɔːrnoʊ kərəˈbɑːk/ nə-GOR-noh kər-ə-BAHK)[3] is a region in Azerbaijan, covering the southeastern stretch of the Lesser Caucasus mountain range. Part of the greater region of Karabakh, it spans the area between Lower Karabakh and Syunik. Its terrain mostly consists of mountains and forestland. [...] Nagorno-Karabakh has a total area of 4,400 square kilometres (1,699 sq mi).[130] Approximately half of Nagorno-Karabakh terrain is over 950 metres (3,120 ft) above sea level.[131] The borders of Nagorno-Karabakh resemble a kidney bean with the indentation on the east side. It has tall mountain ridges along the northern edge and along the west and mountainous south. The part near the indentation of the kidney bean itself is a relatively flat valley, with the two edges of the bean, the districts of Martakert and Martuni, having flatlands as well. Other flatter valleys exist around the Sarsang reservoir, Hadrut, and the south. The entire region lies, on average, 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) above sea level.[131] Notable peaks include the border mountain Murovdag and the Great Kirs mountain chain in the junction of Shusha and Hadrut districts. The territory of modern Nagorno-Karabakh forms a portion of the historic region of Karabakh, which lies between the rivers Kura and Araxes, and the modern Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Nagorno-Karabakh in its modern borders is part of the larger region of Upper Karabakh.
Claim: Nagorno-Karabakh region is a territory of Armenia (Nagorno-Karabakh region, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-10-25): On Sept. 19, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale military offensive against the autonomous ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, known in Armenia as Artsakh. Within 24 hours, Azerbaijan secured effective control over Nagorno-Karabakh, and the Artsakh Defense Army was disbanded. These seismic events ended a three-decade frozen conflict, which included large-scale wars from 1988-1994 and in 2020, and resulted in the exodus of almost all ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia. [...] While the strategic picture is relatively optimistic for Turkey and potentially problematic for Iran, the implications of Azerbaijan’s takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh for Russia are less clear. Russia’s security guarantees, which date back to a 1997 treaty with Armenia, only apply to Armenia’s internationally recognized territory. Even though Russia’s passive response to Azerbaijan’s May 2021 incursions into Syunik undermined these security guarantees, the security pact categorically does not extend to Nagorno-Karabakh, which is legally part of Azerbaijan. But Pashinyan, the Armenian prime minister, still denounced Moscow’s inaction. Pashinyan publicly criticized Russia’s unreliability as an ally and highlighted the degradation of Russia’s military capabilities in Ukraine. The relationship has continued to decline: After the deaths of five Russian peacekeepers in an accidental clash with the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, Russia dismantled its observation posts in Nagorno-Karabakh on Oct. 5.