St. Paul Island

Island Details

Status Part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, an overseas department of France, claimed 1955, including Amsterdam Island and Crozet and Kerguelen Islands.

Capital City NA

Climate Sub Antarctic, with year round cold and windy conditions

Coordinates 38� 44 south, 77� 30 east

General Information An extinct volcanic island

Location Description Approximately 2,630 miles southwest of Perth, Australia

Terrain Rugged

Languages NA

Official Currency NA

Population None

Land Area 52 sq km (20 sq miles)

Maps

St. Paul Island map here

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