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	Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean - Biocrawler
		The islands are part of an atoll and emerge from a circular reef that sits atop a long-extinct, submerged volcano.
		The Glorioso Islands (French: Îles Glorieuses) are an uninhabited 5 km² group of islands in the Indian Ocean at 11°30′ S 47°20′ E (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=11_30_S_47_20_E_), northwest of Madagascar.
		90% of the island is a forested wildlife sanctuary.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Juan_de_Nova_Island (750 words)

	Indian Ocean
		It is bounded on the north by southern Asia; on the west by the Arabian Peninsula and Africa; on the east by the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda Islands[?], and Australia; and on the south by Antarctica.
		It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the 20 deg east meridian south of Africa, and from the Pacific by the 147 deg east meridian.
		The northernmost extent of the Indian Ocean is approximately 30 deg north latitude in the Persian Gulf.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/in/Indian_ocean.html (1435 words)

	Adventure Trips visiting Indian Ocean \| 4 Corners Club
		It is bounded on the north by southern Asia (the Indian subcontinent); on the west by the Arabian Peninsula and Africa; on the east by the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda Islands, and Australia; and on the south by the Southern Ocean.
		It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the 20°east meridian south of Africa, and from the Pacific by the 147°east meridian.
		The northernmost extent of the Indian Ocean is approximately 30°north latitude in the Persian Gulf.
	www.4cornersclub.com /adventure_trips/asia/indian_ocean/region_facts (1135 words)

	Indian Ocean Summary
		It is bounded on the north by Southern Asia (the Indian subcontinent); on the west by the Arabian Peninsula and Africa; on the east by the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda Islands, and Australia; and on the south by the Southern Ocean.
		The northernmost extent of the Indian Ocean is approximately 30°north latitude in the Persian Gulf.
		Cubitt, Gerald, Islands of the Indian Ocean (1975);
	www.bookrags.com /Indian_Ocean (2600 words)

	Biodiversity Hotspots - Madagascar & Indian Ocean Islands - Overview
		The Indian Ocean islands are composed of a range of relatively recent volcanic islands (the Mascarenes and the Comoros), fragments of continental material (the main group of the Seychelles), and the coral cays of the Amirantes and the atolls of the Farquhar, Cosmoledo, and Aldabra groups, as well as the five Iles Eparses.
		The volcanic islands have high peaks that in the recent past were covered by dense forest; indeed, the Comoros and the Mascarenes are sometimes subjected to very high levels of rainfall (up to 6,000 millimeters per year on Réunion).
		The highest peak in the Indian Ocean is the Piton des Neiges on Réunion (3,069 meters), which received the heaviest downpour on record (4.9 meters of rain in one week in 1980).
	www.biodiversityhotspots.org /xp/Hotspots/madagascar (498 words)

	Location & climate of Kerguelen Island, South Indian Ocean
		The main island occupies measures roughly 120 km by 140 km, occupies 6,675 sq km and is surrounded by around 300 other smaller islands, reefs and rocks, forming an archipelago of 7,215 sq km.
		Scattered French possessions in the Southern Ocean contribute to it's position as the country with the largest Exclusive Economic Zone in the world.
		As Kerguelen lies on the Antarctic Convergence where upwelling cold water from the Antarctic mixes with the the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean, birdlife and marine mammals are abundant.
	www.btinternet.com /~sa_sa/kerguelen/kerguelen_islands.html (300 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/French Southern and Antarctic Lands
		a group of volcanic islands in the southern Indian Ocean, south of Africa, approximately equidistant between Africa, Antarctica and Australia.
		The territory includes Île Amsterdam, Île Saint-Paul, Îles Crozet, and Îles Kerguelen in the southern Indian Ocean near 43°S, 67°E, along with the French-claimed sector of Antarctica, Adélie Land, named by French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville after his wife.
		The islands in the Indian Ocean are supplied by the special ship Marion Dufresne sailing out of Le Port in Réunion Island.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/French_Southern_Territories (717 words)

	FORUM di FILATELIA pagina 69a
		composed by 4 islands in the Mozambic Canal and one in the North-East of Madagascar):
		The Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean (French: Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l'océan indien) are five islands of the Indian Ocean with no permanent population, Bassas da India, Europa, Juan de Nova, Glorioso, and Tromelin.
		The islands are collectively administered by the prefect of the French Southern Territories on behalf of the government of France, under the authority of the ministry for overseas possessions.
	www.cifr.it /forum69a.html (2992 words)

	Ladywildlife's Indian Flying Fox Page
		The Indian flying fox is one of the largest of all bats and has a wingspan of more than four feet.
		The Indian flying fox was named for the shape of its head and its reddish brown fur, which resemble those of a fox.
		The Indian flying fox is one of the larger species of flying fox bats, and its strong flying ability has enabled it to colonize many of the islands throughout the Indian and Pacific oceans.
	ladywildlife.com /animal/indianflyingfox.html (1141 words)

	Yacht Charter Worldwide
		The Western Mediterranean is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar on the west and includes the area between Spain, France and Italy.
		The Caribbean Sea is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean and a major tourist area due to its many islands and tropical climate.
		Islands scattered in the Indian Ocean are a true example of beauty and perfection.
	www.rentaboats.com (748 words)

	Indian Ocean to get tsunami warning system by next year
		A tsunami early warning system for the Indian Ocean is expected to be up and running by June 2006 and a global system to be in place a year later, the UN agency overseeing the project said Wednesday.
		The UN education and scientific agency said the cost of the Indian Ocean mechanism would be a mere 30 million dollars (22.5 million euros), a far cry from the billions in damage caused by last month's Asian tsunami disaster.
		Matsuura said the estimated cost of the Indian Ocean tsunami early warning system would be a paltry 30 million dollars and lamented that governments and donors had up until the December 26 disaster turned a deaf ear to proposals to set up such a center.
	www.spacedaily.com /2005/050112162612.uvw98sua.html (734 words)

	Island nations - Wikitravel
		The smaller islands – scattered far and wide – are the "leftovers" of geography.
		Islands of the Arctic Ocean - near-polar territories north of 60°
		Islands of the Atlantic Ocean - islands in the east and south Atlantic, mostly near(ish) Africa
	wikitravel.org /en/Island_nations (252 words)

	WATER SHORTAGES, GLOBAL WARMING RISKS FOR INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS
		A set of hurricane-resistant building codes, initially prepared for small islands in the Eastern Caribbean, has now been introduced for the Indian Ocean SIDS and weather experts are now getting enhanced training on cyclone forecasting.
		Many islands are rising to the challenges acting within regional groupings to try and find ways to overcome their difficulties. Most are members of the myriad of multilateral agreements covering everything from hazardous wastes and global warming to shipping, fishing and biodiversity.
		Most islands remain hampered by their remoteness, small gross national products with little chance of economies of scale for tackling issues such as domestic and industrial wastes, and by the difficulties of getting access to the technologies they need.
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/2005/envdev806.doc.htm (1875 words)

	Seychelles islands presented in Travelling section
		Mahe, the largest of the islands, is home to the most hotels and resorts in the Seychelles.
		The beaches in the southern part of the island are prettier and quieter than those in the north.
		The island is known for its buried treasures and ghosts, and you can have a look at the House of Dogs, built at the turn of the century by an eccentric English woman as a home for stray dogs.
	www.newsfinder.org /site/more/seychelles_islands (1032 words)

	About Glorioso Islands - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		The Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean (French: Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l'océan indien) comprise four small coral islands and an atoll in the Indian Ocean.
		Three of the islands, 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.
		The station on Tromelin island in particular provides warning of cyclones threatening Madagascar, Réunion or Mauritius.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Glorioso-Islands.html (114 words)

	Sailing Destination Guide to Indian Ocean & South Pacific (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		As a sailing destination the Indian Ocean is without doubt one of the few remaining areas in the world that is still relatively uncommercialised and largely unaffected by mass tourism.
		The 118 islands were born some 20 million years ago and the total land area of the islands is equivalent to the total area of Europe.
		These islands have allured, inspired and enamoured visitors since they were first discovered with their unique ambiance - from the warmth of the tropically scented air to the fiery sunsets, the Tahitian welcome is still the same as it has always been; warm, friendly and genuine.
	www.discountsailingholidays.com /dg-exotic.html (1941 words)

	Europa 2003 - Clipperton DX Club - CDXC
		Administratively, the Scattered French Islands are neither a DOM-TOM or a Collectivit territoriale.
		Europa Island is the largest of the Scattered French Islands of the Indian Ocean, with a land area of 30 km².
		It is a desert island situated in the Mozambique Channel, about 250 km West by North West of Toliara (Madagascar), half way between the East Coast of Africa and the West Coast of Madagascar.
	europa2003.free.fr /europa_2003-e.htm (1016 words)

	Yacht Charter in the Seychelles, Thailand, Maldives, Madagascar, Malaysia and Mauritius
		Windward Islands is specialized in the charter of boat and crewed charter in the Seychelles, Thailand and worldwide (monohull, catamaran and motoryacht).
		Multicoloured fish, extraordinarily shaped coral (a pure paradise for the under-water hunter), beaches, bays and islands where nature is preserved and protected.
		The cruising area is restricted to the inner islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, La Digue and two dozen of smaller ones.
	www.indianocean-adventure.com (381 words)

	Maldives Travel and Visitor Planner
		The Maldives is a nation of coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean.
		These islands stretch more than 800 km from north to south covering a total area of about 90,000 square km of which about 99% is water.
		The introduction of tourism to the small island nation transformed the economy from a primary to a tertiary industry-driven economy, making tourism the most dependable industry of the country.
	www.thisismaldives.com /maldives/country/themaldives.htm (465 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions \| Inner Maldives
		Most hotels are located on their own Private Island or small islands where only a few resorts exist along the waterfront areas, all offer a high standard of service and unless you need to be in a particular spot, it really doesn't matter where you stay.
		The Maldive islands are world renowned for their scuba diving and snorkeling.
		These extraordinary islands are for people seeking the unique, novel or adventurous honeymoon experience who want to visit a destination whose culture is different from their own.
	www.innermaldives.com /faq.html (1508 words)

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		Around the world, thousands of islands, river deltas and low-lying coastal areas, already at constant risk of being swamped by violent storms and high tides, are set to face a growing battle against the encroaching seas.
		Average sea levels have increased by 10 to 20 centimetres (four to eight inches) over the past century, and are expected to rise by a further nine to 88 centimetres (four inches to three feet) by the year 2100, as global warming causes glaciers and polar ice caps to melt.
		As many as 200 million people could be forced to migrate by the end of the century, as their homelands are swallowed up by the waters, according to a 2001 report by a group of UN climate experts working on the basis of population growth estimates of the time.
	www.climateark.org /shared/reader/welcome.aspx?linkid=37943 (811 words)

	Scattered islands in the Indian Ocean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mauritius claims Tromelin, the Comoro Islands, and the Seychelles claim the Glorioso Islands, and Madagascar the remaining islands.
		France maintains a military garrison of around 14 troops on each of the islands in the Mozambique Channel, which are claimed by Madagascar.
		The Îles Éparses 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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scattered_Islands_in_the_Indian_Ocean (523 words)

	Maldives Islands Geography Atolls Indian Ocean Vacation Villa Resorts
		A string of pearls scattered over the deep blue Indian Ocean - The first glimpse you get of this fascinating atoll- formation confirms two unique aspects of the Republic of Maldives.Not only does it consist of the most beautiful tropical islands, but 99% of its 90.000 km² is covered by the sea.
		No more than 200 islands are inhabited, the rest includes the 87 vacation resorts and uninhabited islands, some of which are used for drying fish or other agricultural activities.
		The capital Malé, the seat of government and the centre of trade, commerce, business, health and education, is located in the middle of the atoll chain, a small island buzzing with the sounds and activities of about 75.000 people which is about one third of the population.
	www.gate2maldives.com /content/geography.php (274 words)

	Yacht Charter, Boat Rental - Seychelles - Thailand - South Africa - Madagascar - Malaysia - Mauritius
		Windward Islands is specialized in the charter of boat and crewed charter in the Seychelles, Thailand and worldwide (monohull, catamaran and motoryacht).
		The cruising area is restricted to the inner islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette, La Digue and two dozen of smaller ones.
		Combine the comfortable year round tropical climate with the hundreds of National Park islands, bays and coral reefs within easy access from Phuket, Thailand, and the result is an area that offers ideal conditions for sailing yacht charters, fishing boat trips, scuba diving, pleasure boating and snorkeling.
	www.sailing-adventure.com /indianocean/indexus.html (358 words)

	Reaching out to more than 50 islands
		FAO’s office in Malé, the capital, is delivering assistance to the 50 agricultural islands most affected by the tsunami, to alleviate problems such as soil salinization, which has killed many fruit trees.
		On this northern island, chief Hassan Nasir is overjoyed as islanders unload sacks of fertilizer, compost and hoes from the dhoni into smaller boats and row them to shore through the surf.
		Residents of Landhoo Island, the Maldives, unload guava seedlings.
	www.fao.org /newsroom/en/focus/2005/1000177/article_1000185en.html (390 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions - ethos Maldives Pvt Ltd. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Maldives is some small scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, comprising about 2,000 or more single islands, across Equator, having an average temperature of 31 Degree Celsius.
		Because most of the resorts are developed, emphasizing the conservation of the environment and keeping in mind the fragile eco-system surrounding these islands.
		Sea plane transfers are organized one day before arrival and departure, hence time of arrival and departure will be available for arrival clients on arrival and departure clients time will be advised on the evening of next day departure.
	www.ethosmaldives.com /aboutus/faq.htm (2283 words)

	Seychelles with Air Seychelles: non stop flight with value for money - London Mahe Seychelles the only non stop flight ...
		The meals served on board, a tasty sample of the sophisticated cuisine of the islands, are accompanied by fine wines and fresh fruit juice.
		Although Mahe is the largest of the islands, it is paradoxically the least known.
		The island of Praslin is famous for its tranquil atmosphere, fabulous unspoilt beaches and the Vallée de Mai.
	airseychelles.co.uk (1181 words)

	FAQ about Corporate Travels and Tours and Maldives
		A: Maldives is some small scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, comprising of about 1,200 or more single islands, across the equator, having an average temperature of 30 Degree Celsius.
		All resorts are located on their own private island, all offer a high standard of service and unless you need to be in a particular spot, it really doesn't matter where you stay.
		A: Maldives and her islands have long been referred to as a tropical paradise.
	www.corporatetravelsandtours.com /faq.php (1396 words)

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