Bouvet Island
Localizada no Sul da África, ilha no Sul do Oceano Atlântico, sul-sudoeste do Cabo da Boa Esperança, na África do Sul.
Coordenadas geográficas: 54 26 S, 3 24 E. Mapa de referência: Região Antártica.
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.
Population: uninhabited (July 2001 est.)
Bouvet Island: Flag: Red with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag)...
Nota: É usada a bandeira da Noruega.
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Última atualização: 17/06/2008. |
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