Îles du Prince-de-Monaco
 The isles position is highlighted on this Kerguelen Islands map. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 49°36′S 69°14′E / 49.600°S 69.233°ECoordinates: 49°36′S 69°14′E / 49.600°S 69.233°E |
| Archipelago | Îles Kerguelen |
| Highest elevation | 99 m (325 ft).[1] |
| Administration | |
| District | Îles Kerguelen |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Îles du Prince-de-Monaco is a small a group of islands belonging to the Kerguelen Islands and situated near the coast of Grande Terre, the principal island.
They are located in the Audierne bay around 0.5 kilometres (1,600 feet) from the Bourbonnais point. The two main isles of the group are separated by a narrow strait and on the widest of them an unnamed hill reaches an elevation of 99 metres (325 feet) above sea level, the highest point of the Îles du Prince-de-Monaco.
Their name was chosen by Raymond Rallier du Baty in 1908/1909 to honour Albert I, Prince of Monaco.[2]
References
- General view of non-metropolitan France, Maison de la Géographie.
- ↑ Kerguelen islands map, Géoportail IGN
- ↑ Toponymie des Terres australes, by the Commission territoriale de toponymie and Gracie Delepine, August 1973, page 97
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