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French Austral Lands and Seas
French Southern Territories and Waters include the largest rare surface landmass in the South Indian Ocean: the Crozet, Kerguelen, Saint-Paul and Amsterdam Islands, as well as 60 small subantarctic islands. This "oasis" in the middle of the Southern Ocean covers an area of more than 67 million hectares and is home to one of the highest concentrations of birds and marine mammals in the world. In particular, it is home to the world's largest populations of king penguins and yellow-nosed albatrosses. Far from centres of human activity, the islands represent an exceptionally well-preserved showcase of biological evolution and a unique terrain for scientific research.
St Kilda
This spectacular volcanic archipelago, located off the coast of the Hebrides, consists of the islands of Hirta, Dun, Soai and Borea. It is home to Europe's highest cliffs, which are home to a large number of rare and endangered birds, especially puffins and gannets. The archipelago has not been inhabited since 1930, but the extreme climatic conditions of the Hebrides have been inhabited by humans for more than 2,000 years. The remains of human habitation include building structures and field systems, stone houses and traditional highland stone houses. These relics reflect the fragile remains of a subsistence economy based on bird products, agriculture and sheep farming.
Ichkeul National Park
Lake Ichik’ul and the wetlands are a major stopover for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds, including ducks, geese, storks and pink flamingos, who come to feed and nest. Lake Ichik’ul is part of a chain of lakes that once stretched across North Africa.