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The Kerguelen Islands, also known as the Desolation Islands, are a territory of France. There are no indigenous inhabitants, but France maintains a permanent presence of 50 to 100 scientists, engineers and researchers.

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Q: Which European nation claims the kerguelen islands in the southern Indian ocean?
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