Europa Island, French territorial island in Indian Ocean
The 28-square-kilometer island features coral beaches, a fringing reef, and a mangrove lagoon covering approximately 9 square kilometers of area.
The British ship Europa discovered the island in 1774, leading to its current name and subsequent French territorial claim in 1897.
The island maintains a permanent military presence through a French detachment stationed from Reunion, operating a weather station and research facilities.
The island contains a 1500-meter airstrip and offshore anchorage points, though no permanent ports exist for regular maritime access.
The territory serves as one of the largest nesting grounds for green sea turtles worldwide and houses substantial populations of frigatebirds.
Location: Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
GPS coordinates: -22.36833,40.36333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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