Country | Disputes |
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | claimed by Argentina whose forces briefly occupied it in 1982, but now declares it will no longer seek settlement by force; UK continues to reject Argentine requests for sovereignty talks |
Faroe Islands | Faroese are considering proposals for full independence; Denmark dispute with Iceland over the Faroe Islands fisheries median line boundary of 200 nm; Denmark disputes with Iceland, the UK, and Ireland the Faroe Islands claim extending its continental shelf boundary beyond 200 nm |
Fiji | none |
Finland | none |
France | Madagascar claims Bassas da India, Europa Island, Glorioso Islands, and Juan de Nova Island; Comoros claims Mayotte; Mauritius claims Tromelin Island; territorial dispute between Suriname and French Guiana; territorial claim in Antarctica (Adelie Land); Matthew and Hunter Islands, east of New Caledonia, claimed by France and Vanuatu |
French Guiana | Suriname claims area between Riviere Litani and Riviere Marouini (both headwaters of the Lawa) |
French Polynesia | none |
French Southern and Antarctic Lands | French claim to "Adelie Land" in Antarctica is not recognized by the US |