Glorioso Islands, French archipelago in Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar
The Glorioso Islands comprise Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, and eight smaller rock islets forming a coral reef system in the Indian Ocean.
France established control over the Glorioso Islands in 1892, incorporating them into the colony of Mayotte and maintaining military presence since then.
The islands maintain a French military meteorological station where fifteen soldiers monitor weather patterns and conduct environmental research in the Indian Ocean.
Access to the Glorioso Islands requires special authorization from French authorities, as the territory serves primarily for military and scientific purposes.
The Glorioso Islands Marine Natural Park, established in 2012, protects numerous marine species across 43,000 square kilometers of territorial waters.
Location: Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Part of: Comoros Islands
GPS coordinates: -11.55000,47.33333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:34
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