Remote Islands

Exploring the World’s Most Remote Islands

Tag: French Southern Territories

  • Tromelin Minor Island

    Tromelin Minor Island

    Introduction to Tromelin Minor Island Tromelin Minor Island is a tiny, remote atoll located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) east of Madagascar and 535 kilometers (332 miles) north of Réunion Island. Despite its minuscule size—barely 1 square kilometer in area—Tromelin has garnered attention for its historical significance, ecological importance, and the…

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  • Tromelin

    Tromelin

    Tromelin Island is a small, flat island located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and north of Réunion. Covering only about 1 km², it is one of the most remote and isolated territories under French administration. Despite its diminutive size and barren appearance, Tromelin carries a fascinating history, intriguing legends, and ecological significance that…

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