Europa Island in Africa

Articles and information about Europa Island, an uninhabited island off the southeast coast of Africa with abut 13 miles of coastline. It is most well-known for being one of the largest green sea turtle nesting sites in the world and its designation by BirdLife International as an "Important Bird Area".

Where is Europa Island?
Europpa is located in the Mozambique Channel between Southern Madagascar Island and Southern Mozambique.

Who Governs Europa Island?
Europa Island has been a Territory of France since 1897 but it is also claimed by Madagascar.. Europa Island is one of a group of French-administered islands known collectively as Iles Esparses (the Scattered Islands).

Wikipedia Introduction to Europa Island
Article about Europa Island that includes a general description of the island, a brief history, and Europa Island's designation by the BirdLife International organization as an "Important Bird Area".

TAAF Introduction to Europa Island
French-language information about Europa island on the official Web site of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Les Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises)..

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