Saint-Paul 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: France's claim to the island dates from 1843, when a group of fishermen from Réunion, interested in setting up a fishery on Saint-Paul, pressed the Governor of Réunion to take possession of both Saint-Paul and Amsterdam Island. This was performed by means of an official decree dated 8 June 1843.
Chronology
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1. Events
- August 1955: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands have formed a territoire d'outre-mer (an overseas territory) of France since 1955.
Disestablishment
- August 1955: The French Southern and Antarctic Lands have formed a territoire d'outre-mer (an overseas territory) of France since 1955.