Eve Island, Seychelles

Eve is an island in Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Round Island, Seychelles. It has an area of 0.29 km2.

Eve Island
Eve Island
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates04.342°S 55.762°E / -04.342; 55.762
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent bodies of waterIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Eve
Area0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Length0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Width0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Coastline2.54 km (1.578 mi)
Highest elevation1 m (3 ft)
Administration
GroupInner Islands
Sub-GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupPraslin Islands
DistrictsBaie Sainte Anne
Largest settlementEve Construction camp (pop. 100)
Demographics
Population100 (2014)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-07
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

History

The island was created by land reclamation.

Geography

The island is located 100 meters to the east of Baie Sainte Anne.

Economics

The island has commercial port facilities.[1] Raffles are building some exclusive villas on the island [2] A new sports complex will be opening in December 2016.[3][4]

Transport

There is a 100 meters causeway to Praslin.

References


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