French Southern and Antarctic Lands

French Southern and Antarctic Lands Government

Country name
conventional long form: Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
conventional short form: French Southern and Antarctic Lands
local long form: Territoire des Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises
local short form: Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises

Administrative divisions
none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 3 districts named Ile Crozet, Iles Kerguelen, and Iles Saint-Paul et Amsterdam; excludes ''Adelie Land'' claim in Antarctica that is not recognized by the US

Legal system
the laws of France, where applicable, apply

Diplomatic representation in the US
none (overseas territory of France)

Diplomatic representation from the US
none (overseas territory of France)

Flag description
the flag of France is used



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