Bouvet Island

Population: uninhabited (July 2001 est.)

Languages: No information

Background: 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...

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