About 1800 people
the Kerguelen islands are part of the French territory.
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Kerguelen Island, part of the Kerguelen Archipelago, is governed by France. It is located in the southern Indian Ocean and is administered as a part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, TAAF). The island is largely uninhabited and primarily serves as a scientific research station.
Kerguelen Tern was created in 1875.
Kerguelen Petrel was created in 1831.
Kerguelen Islands was created in 1772-02.
The area of Kerguelen Islands is 7,215 square kilometers.
Kerguelen Vortex was created on 2011-12-19.
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Yes, people can live on the Kerguelen Islands. The islands are home to a small population of scientists and support staff who reside in research stations on the islands. Access to the islands is limited and the harsh climate and isolation make it difficult for permanent settlement.
Corsica, the Ile du Levant, the Fort du Brescou are located in the Mediterranean sea. La Reunion is in the Indian Ocean, the Kerguelen islands in the southern Indian Ocean.