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Country Guide > Europe > French Overseas Possessions | |
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French Southern and Antarctic Territories The territories consist of a thin slice of Antarctic mainland and a few small islands located in the Southern Indian Ocean. The Kerguelen archipelago, which is only slightly smaller than Corsica, is a notable exception. The total area is 439,822 sq km (161,815 sq miles). The territory is used mainly for scientific purposes, although fishing in the area is important. |