Bassas da India
Bassas da India as the 2005 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 27 fields, one of 16 editions from 1990 to 2005.
Published as “Bassas da India” (1990–1994), “Bassas Da India” (1995) and “Bassas da India” (1996–2005).
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Introduction
1 fieldBackground
This atoll is a volcanic rock surrounded by reefs and is awash at high tide. A French possession since 1897, it was placed under the administration of a commissioner residing in Reunion in 1968.
Geography
Southern Africa, islands in the southern Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from Madagascar to Mozambique
17 fieldsLand useshare of 0.2 sq km
Location
Southern Africa, islands in the southern Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from Madagascar to Mozambique
Natural hazards
maritime hazard since it is usually under water during high tide and surrounded by reefs; subject to periodic cyclones
Geography - note
the islands emerge from a circular reef that sits atop a long-extinct, submerged volcano
People
1 fieldGovernment
4 fieldsDependency status
possession of France; administered by the Administrateur Superieur of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Economy
No economic activity
1 fieldTransportation
1 fieldMilitary
1 fieldTransnational Issues
1 fieldCite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Bassas da India.” The World Factbook 2005. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/bassas-da-india.