1989 Edition
CIA World Factbook 1989 (Internet Archive)
Countries
182
Data Records
15,825
Categories
5
Source
CIA World Factbook 1989 (Internet Archive)
Geography
Climate
tropical
Coastline
35.2 km
Comparative area
undetermined
Contiguous zone
12 nm
Continental shelf
200 meters or to depth of exploitation
Disputes
claimed by Madagascar
Environment
surrounded by reefs; subject to periodic cyclones
Extended economic zone
200 nm
Land boundaries
none
Land use
0% arable land; 0% permanent crops; 0% meadows and pastures; 0% forest and woodland; 100% other (rock)
Natural resources
none
Note
navigational hazard since it is usually under water during high tide; located in southern Mozambique Channel about halfway between Africa and Madagascar
Terrain
a volcanic rock 2.4 m high
Territorial sea
1 2 nm
Total area
undetermined
People and Society
Population
uninhabited
Government
Long-form name
none
Type
French possession administered by Commissioner of the Republic Daniel CONST ANTIN, resident in Reunion
Economy
Overview
no economic activity
Communications
Note
defense is the responsibility of
Ports
none; offshore anchorage only Defense Forces