Île de l'Ouest

Île de l'Ouest

The île de l'Ouest is highlighted on this Kerguelen Islands map.
Geography
Location Indian Ocean
Coordinates 49°21′S 68°44′E / 49.350°S 68.733°E / -49.350; 68.733Coordinates: 49°21′S 68°44′E / 49.350°S 68.733°E / -49.350; 68.733
Archipelago Îles Kerguelen
Area 33.0 km2 (12.7 sq mi)
Highest elevation 617 m (2,024 ft)
Highest point Pic Philippe d'Orléans
Country
District Îles Kerguelen
Demographics
Population 0

The Île de l'Ouest is one of the Kerguelen Islands situated near to the west coast of Grande Terre, the principal island.

It is divided by the Grande Terre by the détroit de la Marianne (Marianne's strait). The highest point is a mountain named Pic Philippe d'Orléans, at 617 metres.

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