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 Clipperton Island
Area total: 6 sq km


land: 6 sq km


water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative about 12 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Background This isolated island was named for John CLIPPERTON, a pirate who made it his hideout early in the 18th century. Annexed by France in 1855, it was seized by Mexico in 1897. Arbitration eventually awarded the island to France, which took possession in 1935.
Climate tropical; humid, average temperature 20-32 degrees C, rains May-October
Coastline 11.1 km
Country name conventional long form: none


conventional short form: Clipperton Island


local long form: none


local short form: Ile Clipperton


former: sometimes called Ile de la Passion
Dependency status possession of France; administered by France from French Polynesia by a high commissioner of the Republic
Disputes - international none
Economy - overview Although 115 species of fish have been identified in the territorial waters of Clipperton Island, the only economic activity is tuna fishing.
Elevation extremes lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m


highest point: Rocher Clipperton 29 m
Environment - current issues NA
Flag description the flag of France is used
Geographic coordinates 10 17 N, 109 13 W
Geography - note reef 12 km in circumference
Irrigated land 0 sq km (1998 est.)
Land boundaries 0 km
Land use arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (all coral) (1998 est.)
Legal system the laws of France, where applicable, apply
Location Middle America, atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, 1,120 km southwest of Mexico
Map references Political Map of the World
Maritime claims exclusive economic zone: 200 NM


territorial sea: 12 NM
Military - note defense is the responsibility of France
Natural hazards NA
Natural resources fish
Population uninhabited (July 2003 est.)
Ports and harbors none; offshore anchorage only
Terrain coral atoll
Waterways none
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