🇧🇻 Bouvet Island
Bouvet Island
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Not available
Basic Information
Capital: Not available
Population: Not available
Area: 49 km²
Subregion: Not available
Currencies: Not available
Languages: Norwegian
About territory
Bouvet Island, a remote subantarctic volcanic island, is a dependency of Norway. First sighted in 1739 by Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, it remained largely unexplored for many years. The island's harsh environment and isolation have limited human activity throughout its history. It is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, far from any other landmass, making it one of the most isolated places on Earth. Today, Bouvet Island serves as a protected nature reserve, preserving its unique ecosystem.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
BV
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
BVT
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