Background: A French possession since 1897, the island is heavily wooded; it is the site of a small military garrison that staffs a weather station. Definition: This entry usually highlights major historic events and current issues and may include a statement about one or two key future trends. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of April 17, 2002 |
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