Geography
French Southern and Antarctic Lands is in Antarctic, Antarctica. Its listed coordinates are -49.25, 69.167; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Antarctica
French Southern and Antarctic Lands
French Southern and Antarctic Lands is a country in Antarctic. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Port-aux-Français
- Continent
- Antarctica
- Region
- Antarctic
- Population
- 400
- Area
- 7,747 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +262
- Internet TLD
- .tf
- Time zone
- UTC+05:00
French Southern and Antarctic Lands map preview: -49.25, 69.17
People and Culture
French Southern and Antarctic Lands uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in French Southern and Antarctic Lands varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
French Southern and Antarctic Lands is recorded with the official name Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Port-aux-Français
- Antarctic cultural and historic sites
- Antarctica map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Port-aux-Français
- Time zone data: UTC+05:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- French Southern and Antarctic Lands is grouped under Antarctica.
- French Southern and Antarctic Lands has a listed area of 7,747 km².
- French Southern and Antarctic Lands is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about French Southern and Antarctic Lands
What is the capital of French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
The capital of French Southern and Antarctic Lands is Port-aux-Français.
What continent is French Southern and Antarctic Lands in?
French Southern and Antarctic Lands is in Antarctica.
What currency does French Southern and Antarctic Lands use?
French Southern and Antarctic Lands uses the euro.
What language is spoken in French Southern and Antarctic Lands?
French is listed for French Southern and Antarctic Lands in this database.