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First explored by the French in 1776, the island came under the jurisdiction of Reunion in 1814. At present, it serves as a sea turtle sanctuary and is the site of an important meteorological station.
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Surface Area: 1 square km
Population: uninhabited
Located in: Southern Africa
Prime Minister: possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion
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