French Austral Lands and Seas

French Austral Lands and Seas
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The French Austral Lands and Seas is a group of extremely isolated volcanic islands in the sub-Antarctic region.

As one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, it covers the Crozet Archipelago, Kerguelen Islands, Amsterdam and St Paul Islands, and surrounding parts of the Southern Ocean. This true wilderness is known for its marine birds (especially the world’s largest colony of King Penguins) and mammals such as Elephant Seals and Commerson’s Dolphins.

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Full Name
French Austral Lands and Seas
Unesco ID
1603
Country
France
Inscribed
2019
Type
Natural
Criteria
7 9 10
Categories
Natural landscape - Marine and Coastal Wildlife habitat - Fauna
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2019 Inscribed

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The site has 3 locations

French Austral Lands and Seas: Crozet Archipelago
French Austral Lands and Seas: Kerguelen Islands
French Austral Lands and Seas: Amsterdam and St Paul Islands

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