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Guide
Introduction
| |
| Background: |
This uninhabited volcanic
island is almost entirely covered by glaciers and is difficult to
approach. It was discovered in 1739 by a French naval officer after whom
the island was named. No claim was made until 1825 when the British flag
was raised. In 1928, the UK waived its claim in favor of Norway, which
had occupied the island the previous year. In 1971, Bouvet Island and
the adjacent territorial waters were designated a nature reserve. Since
1977, Norway has run an automated meteorological station on the island. |
| Location: |
Southern Africa, island in
the South Atlantic Ocean, south-southwest of the Cape of Good Hope
(South Africa) |
| Geographic
coordinates: |
54 26 S, 3 24 E |
| Map
references: |
Antarctic Region |
| Area: |
total: 58.5 sq
km
land: 58.5 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
| Area
- comparative: |
about 0.3 times the size of
Washington, DC |
| Maritime
claims: |
territorial sea:
4 NM |
| Terrain: |
volcanic; maximum elevation
about 800 m; coast is mostly inaccessible |
| Elevation
extremes: |
lowest point:
South Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Olav Peak 935 m |
| Land
use: |
arable land: 0%
permanent crops: 0%
permanent pastures: 0%
forests and woodland: 0%
other: 100% (93% ice) |
| Irrigated
land: |
0 sq km (1993) |
| Environment
- current issues: |
NA |
| Geography
- note: |
covered by glacial ice;
declared a nature reserve |
| Population: |
uninhabited (July 2001 est.) |
| Country
name: |
conventional long form:
none
conventional short form: Bouvet Island |
| Dependency
status: |
territory of Norway;
administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and
Police from Oslo |
| Legal
system: |
the laws of Norway, where
applicable, apply |
| Flag
description: |
the flag of Norway is used |
| Economy
- overview: |
no economic activity;
declared a nature reserve |
| Internet
country code: |
.bv |
| Communications
- note: |
automatic meteorological
station |
| Ports
and harbors: |
none; offshore anchorage only |
| Military
- note: |
defense is the responsibility
of Norway |
| Disputes
- international: |
none |
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