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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
Dependency status overseas territory of France since 1955; administered from Paris by Administrateur Superieur Eric PILLOTON (since 10 April 2007)
Definition: Government > Dependency status
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Diplomatic representation from the US none (overseas territory of France)
Definition: Government > Diplomatic representation from the US
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Diplomatic representation in the US none (overseas territory of France)
Definition: Government > Diplomatic representation in the US
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Executive branch > Chief of state President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Senior Administrator Rollon MOUCHEL-BLAISOT
Definition: Government > Executive branch > Chief of state
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Flag description the flag of France is used
Definition: Government > Flag description
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
International organization participation	UPU
Definition: Government > International organization participation
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Legal system the laws of France, where applicable, apply
Definition: Government > Legal system
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International French claim to "Adelie Land" in Antarctica is not recognized by the US
Definition: Government > Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
Source: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008

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