Pic Philippe d'Orléans, Mountain summit in French Southern Territories, France.
Pic Philippe d'Orléans is a mountain summit in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, rising to 584 meters above sea level. The peak is located on one of the remote islands situated east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
The summit was named in honor of Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, a French nobleman from the 17th century. This naming reflects France's historical practice of designating distant territories through references to prominent figures from the mainland.
This mountain represents French territorial presence in the southern regions, connecting mainland France with its distant geographical features through historical naming conventions.
The summit sits in a remote island location and is only accessible with specialized transportation and necessary permits. Visitors need to prepare for challenging conditions and should gather information about access requirements before planning a trip.
The mountain stands as a registered geographic feature in the Geographic Names Server system with the specific identification number -1309206.
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