Amsterdam Island
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The islands of Île Amsterdam and Île Saint-Paul in the southern Indian Ocean were first claimed by France in June 1843. The islands are part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands since 1955.
Establishment
- June 1843: The islands of Île Amsterdam and Île Saint-Paul were first claimed by France in June 1843. Decret of 8th June 1843 mandated polish captain Adam Mieroslawski to take into possession and administrate in the name of France both islands.
Chronology
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1. Events
- August 1955: In 1955, Amsterdam Island was transferred to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, becoming an overseas territory of France. This territory includes several islands in the southern Indian Ocean and the Antarctic region.
Disestablishment
- August 1955: In 1955, Amsterdam Island was transferred to the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, becoming an overseas territory of France. This territory includes several islands in the southern Indian Ocean and the Antarctic region.