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England Description Bouvet Island
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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, Norway designated Bouvet Island and the adjacent territorial waters a nature reserve. Since 1977, it has run an automated meteorological station on the island.
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Location
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island in the South Atlantic Ocean, southwest of the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)
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Geographic Coordinates
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54 26 S, 3 24 E
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Area - comparative
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about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
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Coast line
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0 km
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Climate
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29.6 km
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Terrain Bouvet Island
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antarctic
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Natural Resources Bouvet Island
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volcanic; coast is mostly inaccessible
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Irrigated land
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none
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Total Renewable Water Resources
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0 sq km
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Natural Hazards
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NA
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Environment Currentissues
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NA
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Geography Note
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covered by glacial ice; declared a nature reserve by Norway
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Population Bouvet Island
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uninhabited
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Population growth rate
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territory of Norway; administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Oslo Police
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Birth Rate
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the laws of Norway where applicable apply
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Death Rate
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the flag of Norway is used
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Netmigration Rate
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no economic activity; declared a nature reserve
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Total Fertility Rate
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.bv
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Hiv/Aids Adult Prevalence Rate
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0 (2009)
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Hiv/Aids People living with hiv/aids
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automatic meteorological station
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Hiv/Aids Deaths
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defense is the responsibility of Norway
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Religions
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none
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Suffrage
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Political Partie Sand Leaders
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