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[[File: | [[File:Localisation de l'ile de Clipperton.png|thumb]] [[File:Clipperton Rock (1899).jpg|thumb]] [[File:2022-04-20-00 00 2022-04-20-23 59 Sentinel-2 L2A True color.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Jielbeaumadier crabe de clipperton mjp paris 2014.jpeg|thumb]] {{Infobox island | ||
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| name = Clipperton Island | | name = Clipperton Island | ||
| native_name = Île de Clipperton | | native_name = Île de Clipperton | ||
| location = Pacific Ocean | |||
| coordinates = 10°18′N 109°13′W | |||
| location = | |||
| coordinates = | |||
| area_km2 = 6 | | area_km2 = 6 | ||
| highest_mount = Clipperton Rock | | highest_mount = Clipperton Rock | ||
| | | highest_elevation_m = 29 | ||
| country = France | | country = France | ||
| population = 0 | | population = 0 | ||
| population_as_of = | | population_as_of = 2023 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Clipperton Island''' ( | '''Clipperton Island''' (French: ''Île de Clipperton'') is a small, uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is an overseas minor territory of [[France]], located approximately 1,280 kilometers southwest of [[Mexico]]. | ||
== Geography == | ==Geography== | ||
Clipperton Island is a ring-shaped atoll with a central lagoon. The island is approximately 6 square kilometers in area, with | Clipperton Island is a ring-shaped atoll with a central lagoon. The island is approximately 6 square kilometers in area, with its highest point being Clipperton Rock, which rises to 29 meters above sea level. The atoll is surrounded by a coral reef and has a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and humidity. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
The island was named after the English pirate [[John Clipperton]], who was active in the Pacific during the early 18th century. The first recorded sighting of the island was by the French in 1711. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Clipperton Island was claimed by several countries, including [[France]], [[Mexico]], and the [[United States]]. | |||
In the late 19th century, the island became a site for guano mining, which was a valuable resource at the time. The [[Guano Islands Act]] of 1856 allowed U.S. citizens to take possession of unclaimed islands for guano mining, leading to American interest in Clipperton. | |||
In 1931, the [[International Court of Arbitration]] awarded sovereignty over Clipperton Island to France, ending the territorial dispute with Mexico. Since then, the island has remained under French control. | |||
== | ==Ecology== | ||
* [[ | Clipperton Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, crabs, and fish. The island's lagoon is a breeding ground for several species of fish and is surrounded by coral reefs that support diverse marine life. The island's ecosystem is fragile and has been impacted by human activities in the past, including guano mining and military occupation. | ||
==Current Status== | |||
Today, Clipperton Island is uninhabited and is occasionally visited by scientists and military personnel. The French government maintains a presence on the island through periodic visits by naval vessels. The island is designated as a nature reserve, and access is restricted to protect its unique environment. | |||
==Also see== | |||
* [[Guano Islands Act]] | |||
* [[French overseas territories]] | * [[French overseas territories]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Coral atoll]] | ||
* [[International Court of Arbitration]] | |||
{{French overseas territories}} | |||
{{Pacific islands}} | |||
[[Category:French overseas territories]] | [[Category:French overseas territories]] | ||
[[Category:Pacific | [[Category:Pacific islands]] | ||
[[Category:Uninhabited islands]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:22, 9 December 2024
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Clipperton Island (French: Île de Clipperton) is a small, uninhabited coral atoll in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is an overseas minor territory of France, located approximately 1,280 kilometers southwest of Mexico.
Geography[edit]
Clipperton Island is a ring-shaped atoll with a central lagoon. The island is approximately 6 square kilometers in area, with its highest point being Clipperton Rock, which rises to 29 meters above sea level. The atoll is surrounded by a coral reef and has a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and humidity.
History[edit]
The island was named after the English pirate John Clipperton, who was active in the Pacific during the early 18th century. The first recorded sighting of the island was by the French in 1711. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Clipperton Island was claimed by several countries, including France, Mexico, and the United States.
In the late 19th century, the island became a site for guano mining, which was a valuable resource at the time. The Guano Islands Act of 1856 allowed U.S. citizens to take possession of unclaimed islands for guano mining, leading to American interest in Clipperton.
In 1931, the International Court of Arbitration awarded sovereignty over Clipperton Island to France, ending the territorial dispute with Mexico. Since then, the island has remained under French control.
Ecology[edit]
Clipperton Island is home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, crabs, and fish. The island's lagoon is a breeding ground for several species of fish and is surrounded by coral reefs that support diverse marine life. The island's ecosystem is fragile and has been impacted by human activities in the past, including guano mining and military occupation.
Current Status[edit]
Today, Clipperton Island is uninhabited and is occasionally visited by scientists and military personnel. The French government maintains a presence on the island through periodic visits by naval vessels. The island is designated as a nature reserve, and access is restricted to protect its unique environment.
Also see[edit]
Template:French overseas territories Template:Pacific islands
