Île de l'Ouest
 The île de l'Ouest is highlighted on this Kerguelen Islands map. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 49°21′S 68°44′E / 49.350°S 68.733°ECoordinates: 49°21′S 68°44′E / 49.350°S 68.733°E |
| Archipelago | Îles Kerguelen |
| Area | 33.0 km2 (12.7 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 617 m (2,024 ft) |
| Highest point | Pic Philippe d'Orléans |
| Country | |
| District | Îles Kerguelen |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
The Île de l'Ouest is one of the Kerguelen Islands situated near to the west coast of Grande Terre, the principal island.
It is divided by the Grande Terre by the détroit de la Marianne (Marianne's strait). The highest point is a mountain named Pic Philippe d'Orléans, at 617 metres.
References
- Kerguelen islands map, Géoportail IGN.
- General view of non-metropolitan France, Maison de la Géographie.
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