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 Comoro Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Comoro Islands are an archipelago lying between Madagascar and the African continent.
The main islands are Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mohéli and Mayotte.
Arguably, the Glorioso islands, under French administration, are counted as being part of the archipelago.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comoro_Islands   (249 words)

  
 Geography Of Glorioso Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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 1World2travel - Glorioso Islands - Index
The Iles Eparses and the islands of Réunion and Mayotte give France an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of more than one million square kilometers in the western Indian Ocean.
Geography: the islands and rocks are surrounded by an extensive reef system
Administrative divisions: The Glorioso Islands (Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks islets, three unnamed islets) are administered by the Administrateur Superieur of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
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 Geography of France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Western Europe, bordering the Atlantic Ocean (Bay of Biscay) and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain.
5 islands in the Indian Ocean with no permanent population and known as Îles Éparses ("Scattered Islands"), which are administered by the prefect of the département of Réunion: Bassas da India, Europa, Juan de Nova, Glorioso, and Tromelin
Geography - note: largest West European nation; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral in the Rhone Valley or the Tramontane in the Languedoc/Rousillon regions west of the Gulf de Lion
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_France   (1101 words)

  
 Coral Sea Islands Introduction
Scattered over some 1 million square kilometers of ocean, the Coral Sea Islands were declared a territory of Australia in 1969.
They are uninhabited except for a small meteorological staff on the Willis Islets.
Automated weather stations, beacons, and a lighthouse occupy many other islands and reefs.
www.nation-info.com /Coral-Sea-Islands-Introduction.html   (47 words)

  
 Glorioso Islands — FactMonster.com
A French possession since 1892, they are comprised of two small vegetation-covered coral islands, Île Glorieuse and Île du Lys, and three rock islets.
Madagascar: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on Madagascar — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
France: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on France — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
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 Kids Online Resources - Countries, Islands and Territories of the World
Geography - Countries, Islands and Territories of the World - United States
Glorioso Islands - Glorioso Islands information includes Anthems, Defense, Economy, Flags, Geography, Government, Maps, News, Weather.
Guernsey - The Bailiwick of Guernsey is made up four main islands which are Guernsey, which is the capital of the Bailiwick, Alderney, Herm and Sark, The aim of this site is to show Guernsey as it really is.
www.kidsolr.com /geography/page4.html   (431 words)

  
 Spratly Islands Introduction
The Spratly Islands consist of more than 100 small islands or reefs.
They are surrounded by rich fishing grounds and potentially by gas and oil deposits.
About 50 islands are occupied by China (about 450 soldiers), Malaysia (70-90), the Philippines (about 100), and Vietnam (about 1,500).
www.nation-info.com /Spratly-Islands-Introduction.html   (74 words)

  
 glorioso island flag and description
The islands are a French possession, and therefore fly the flag of France.
The French national flag - the tricolore - consists of three vertical bands of equal width, displaying the country's national colors: blue, white and red.
If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/assorted/glorioso.htm   (240 words)

  
 Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Before 1999 there were 5 775 authorities: 457 demoi 5 318 koinotetes subdivided into 12 817 localities (oikosmoi).
The country consists of a large mainland the southern end of the Balkans ; the Peloponnesus peninsula which is separated from the by the canal of the Isthmus of Corinth ; and numerous islands including Crete Rhodes Euboea and the Dodecanese and Cycladic groups of the Aegean Sea.
There are also some Evangelical Protestants Catholics mainly in the Cyclades islands; and some Jews mainly in Thessaloniki.
www.freeglossary.com /Greece   (1748 words)

  
 Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Geography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ar - Az : Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between north-western Australia and Timor island
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 FRANCE
Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and North Sea, and from the Rhine River to the Atlantic Ocean.
France is divided into 26 administrative régions: 22 are in metropolitan France (21 are on the continental part of metropolitan France; one is the "territorial collectivity" of Corse, on the island of Corsica, commonly referred to as a région in common speech), and four are overseas régions.
France also maintains control over a number of small non-permanently inhabited islands in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean: Bassas da India, Clipperton Island, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island, Tromelin Island.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/france.htm   (5977 words)

  
 GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Africa - Glorioso Islands - Geography Facts and Figures
Southern Africa, group of islands in the Indian Ocean, northwest of Madagascar
the islands and rocks are surrounded by an extensive reef system
For comments and feedback, write to us at info@GeographyIQ.com.
www.geographyiq.com /countries/go/Glorioso_Islands_geography.htm   (145 words)

  
 UNITY CORPS - Minor Territories and Possessions - Southern Africa - Glorioso Islands
UNITY CORPS - Minor Territories and Possessions - Southern Africa - Glorioso Islands
Background: A French possession since 1892, the Glorioso Islands are composed of two lushly vegetated coral islands (Ile Glorieuse and Ile du Lys) and three rock islets.
A military garrison operates a weather station along with some meteorologists and radio station on Ile Glorieuse.
www.unitycorps.org /geography/glorioso_islands.htm   (128 words)

  
 Atlas of the Canary Islands - Wikimedia Commons
Atlas of the Canary Islands - Wikimedia Commons
Maps of the Canary Islands drawn by William Dampier during his voyage to New Holland in 1699.
Canary Islands - Cape Verde - Cayman Islands - Central African Republic - Chad - Chile - China (incl.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Atlas_of_the_Canary_Islands   (274 words)

  
 Atlas of the Spratly Islands - Wikimedia Commons
Atlas of the Spratly Islands - Wikimedia Commons
Photo map of the Spratly and Paracel Islands
Chinese claims on the Spratly and Paracel Islands
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Atlas_of_the_Spratly_Islands   (275 words)

  
 Solomon Islander Geography | Solomon Islands' Geography | Solomon Islands Geography
TravelBlog » World Facts » Solomon Islands » Geography
Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea
Geography - note: strategic location on sea routes between the South Pacific Ocean, the Solomon Sea, and the Coral Sea
www.travelblog.org /World/bp-geog.html   (283 words)

  
 Marshallese Geography | Marshall Islands' Geography | Marshall Islands Geography
TravelBlog » World Facts » Marshall Islands » Geography
Climate: tropical; hot and humid; wet season from May to November; islands border typhoon belt
Geography - note: two archipelagic island chains of 30 atolls and 1,152 islands; Bikini and Enewetak are former US nuclear test sites; Kwajalein, the famous World War II battleground, is now used as a US missile test range
www.travelblog.org /World/rm-geog.html   (307 words)

  
 Israel Geography: from the All Country Info reference guide to country facts
Israel Geography: from the All Country Info reference guide to country facts
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Israel Geography: A summary of information about Israel Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
www.allcountryinfo.org /israel/israel_geography/israel_geography.shtml   (262 words)

  
 World Factbook 2000 [B] - GLORIOSO ISLANDS (by the CIA)
World Factbook 2000 [B] - GLORIOSO ISLANDS (by the CIA)
Environment - current issues: NA Glorioso Islands: People
Data code: GO Dependency status: possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion
www.authorama.com /world-2000-b-46.html   (303 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Glorioso Islands
CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Glorioso Islands
A French possession since 1892, the Glorioso Islands are composed of two lushly vegetated islands (Ile Glorieuse and Ile du Lys) and three rock islets.
This page was last updated on 1 January 2002
www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/wofact2002/print/go.html   (149 words)

  
 The Country Of Glorioso Islands
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 go Glorioso Islands Factors and Information that Counts
go Glorioso Islands Factors and Information that Counts.
Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues Print This Frame
conventional long form: none conventional short form: Glorioso Islands local long form: none local short form: Iles Glorieuses
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 Glorioso Islands - Country Background and Profile at ed-u.com - The Colossal Education Mega-Site - Click here...
Glorioso Islands - Country Background and Profile at ed-u.com - The Colossal Education Mega-Site - Click here...
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