This isolated island was named for John CLIPPERTON, a pirate who made it his hideout early in the 18th century. Annexed by France in 1855, it was seized by Mexico in 1897. Arbitration eventually awarded the island to France, which took possession in 1935.

Middle America, atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, 1,120 km southwest of Mexico
10 17 N, 109 13 W
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total: 6 sq km ; land: 6 sq km ; water: 0 sq km
about 12 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
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11.1 km
territorial sea: 12 nm ; exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
tropical; humid, average temperature 20-32 degrees C, wet season (May to October)
coral atoll
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m ; highest point: Rocher Clipperton 29 m
fish
arable land: 0% ; permanent crops: 0% ; other: 100% (all coral) (2005)
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reef 12 km in circumference
uninhabited




















conventional long form: none ; conventional short form: Clipperton Island ; local long form: none ; local short form: Ile Clipperton ; former: sometimes called Ile de la Passion







the laws of France, where applicable, apply







the flag of France is used


possession of France; administered directly by the Minister of Overseas France




Although 115 species of fish have been identified in the territorial waters of Clipperton Island, the only economic activity is tuna fishing.







































































none; offshore anchorage only







defense is the responsibility of France
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