Dependency status: possession of France; administered by a high commissioner of the Republic, resident in Reunion
Flag description: the flag of France is used
Economy
Economy - overview: no economic activity
@Tromelin Island:Communications
Communications - note: important meteorological station
@Tromelin Island:Transportation
Ports and harbors: none; offshore anchorage only
Airports: 1
Airports - with paved runways: total: 1 under 914 m : 1 (1996 est.)