| Country name | conventional long form: Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
conventional short form: French Southern and Antarctic Lands
local long form: Territoire des Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises
local short form: Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises
abbreviation: TAAF |
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| Administrative divisions | none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are five administrative districts named Iles Crozet, Iles Eparses, Iles Kerguelen, Ile Saint-Paul et Ile Amsterdam; the fifth district is the "Adelie Land" claim in Antarctica that is not recognized by the US |
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| Legal system | the laws of France, where applicable, apply |
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| Executive branch | chief of state: President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Senior Administrator Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007) |
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International organization
participation | UPU |
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| Flag description | the flag of France is used |
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