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World Factbook: Juan de Nova Island

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Juan de Nova Island


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Named after a famous 15th century Spanish navigator and explorer, the island has been a French possession since 1897. It has been exploited for its guano and phosphate. Presently a small military garrison oversees a meteorological station.
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Washington D.C.: Central Intelligence Agency, 2005
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