| Country name: |
conventional long form: Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
conventional short form: French Southern and Antarctic Lands
local long form: Territoire des Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises
local short form: Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises
abbreviation: TAAF |
| Administrative divisions: |
none (overseas territory of France); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are five administrative districts named Iles Crozet, Iles Eparses, Iles Kerguelen, Ile Saint-Paul et Ile Amsterdam; the fifth district is the 'Adelie Land' claim in Antarctica that is not recognized by the US |
| Legal system: |
the laws of France, where applicable, apply |
| Executive branch: |
chief of state: President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Senior Administrator Eric PILLOTON (10 April 2007) |
| International organization participation: |
UPU |
| Diplomatic representation in the US: |
none (overseas territory of France) |
| Diplomatic representation from the US: |
none (overseas territory of France) |
| Flag description: |
the flag of France is used |
