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This isolated island was named for John CLIPPERTON, a pirate who made it his hideout early in the 18th century. Annexed by France in 1855, it was seized by Mexico in 1897. Arbitration eventually awarded the island to France, which took possession in 1935.
Government
conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Clipperton Island
local long form: none
local short form: Ile Clipperton
former: sometimes called Ile de la Passion
possession of France; administered directly by the Minister of Overseas France
the laws of France where applicable apply
the flag of France is used
Military
defense is the responsibility of France
Transnational Issues
none
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