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Area - comparative French Southern and Antarctic Lands, in 32 editions.
The entry for French Southern and Antarctic Lands published Area - comparative in 32 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 11 editions. Each is shown as published. Area - comparative in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 11
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Comparative area” (1990 to 1992), “Area - comparative” (1997 to 2025), “Area-comparative” (1998) and “Area--comparative” (1999).
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2014 edition
Same as 2013The same text in 3 editions, 1990 to 1992.
Published as “Comparative area”
slightly less than 1.5 times the size of Delaware
slightly less than 1.5 times the size of Delaware
The entry for French Southern and Antarctic Lands did not include Area - comparative.
Entry published as “French Southern And Antarctic Lands”.
The entry for French Southern and Antarctic Lands did not include Area - comparative.
The entry for French Southern and Antarctic Lands did not include Area - comparative.
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of Delaware
slightly less than 1.5 1.3 times the size of Delaware
Published as “Area-comparative”
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of Delaware
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of Delaware
Published as “Area--comparative”
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of Delaware
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of
Delaware
The same text in 7 editions, 2000 to 2006.
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of Delaware
slightly less than 1.3 times the size of
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of the Mall in Washington, DC
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, DC
- Iles Kerguelen:
- a little larger than Delaware
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Rewritten: too little of the 2006 text remains to mark the changes.
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of the Mall in Washington, DC
Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC
Iles Kerguelen: a little larger than Delaware
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, DC
- Iles Kerguelen:
- a little larger than Delaware
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of the The Mall in Washington, DC
Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC
Iles Kerguelen: a little larger than Delaware
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
The same text in 6 editions, 2009 to 2014.
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, DC
- Iles Kerguelen:
- slightly larger than Delaware
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
more than 10 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Iles Crozet:
about twice the size of Washington, DC
Iles Kerguelen: a little
slightly larger than Delaware
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
Entry published as “French Southern And Antarctic Lands”.
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, DC
- Iles Kerguelen:
- slightly larger than Delaware
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
Iles Crozet:
Iles Kerguelen:
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
Entry published as “French Southern And Antarctic Lands”.
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, DC
- Iles Kerguelen:
- slightly larger than Delaware
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of The the National Mall in Washington, DC
Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC
Iles Kerguelen: slightly larger than Delaware
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of The the National Mall in Washington, DC
Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of The the National Mall in Washington, DC
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of The the National Mall in Washington, DC
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of The the National Mall in Washington, DC
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC;
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC;
- Iles Kerguelen: slightly larger than Delaware;
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC;
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DCDC; Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DCDC; Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DCDC; Iles Kerguelen: slightly larger than DelawareDelaware; Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DCDC; Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DCDC; Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DCDC; Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DCDC; Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
The same text in 4 editions, 2021 to 2024.
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, DC;
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, DC;
- Iles Kerguelen:
- slightly larger than Delaware;
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC;
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC;
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC;
Iles Kerguelen: slightly larger than Delaware;
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC;
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC;
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
- Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- less than one-half the size of Washington, D.C.
- Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul):
- more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Iles Crozet:
- about twice the size of Washington, D.C.
- Iles Kerguelen:
- slightly larger than Delaware
- Bassas da India (Iles Eparses):
- land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Europa Island (Iles Eparses):
- about one-sixth the size of Washington, D.C.
- Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses):
- about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses):
- about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses):
- about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC; D.C.
Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; D.C.
Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC; D.C.
Iles Kerguelen: slightly larger than Delaware; Delaware
Bassas da India (Iles Eparses): land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; D.C.
Europa Island (Iles Eparses): about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC; D.C.
Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses): about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; D.C.
Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses): about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; D.C.
Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses): about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC D.C.
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Central Intelligence Agency. “French Southern and Antarctic Lands: Area - comparative.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/french-southern-and-antarctic-lands/area-comparative.