It was the only island in the archipelago that voted in referenda in 1974 and 1976 to retain its link with France and forgo independence (with 63.8% and 99.4% of votes respectively).
Foi a única illa do arquipélago que votou en referendo por manter os seus vínculos con Francia (en 1974 e novamente en 1976, co 63,8% e 99,4% respectivamente).