Vache Island, Seychelles

Île aux Vaches Marines is one of many islands in the Seychelles, lying in the west shores of Mahe.[1] Île aux Vaches Marines is a granite rock, only slightly covered with vegetation. The island is a popular nesting site for sea-birds. The rocks "Les Trois Dames" are not far from it but are usually hidden by heavily breaking seas.

Vache Island
Nickname: Île aux Vaches Marines
Vache Island
Location of Vache Island in Seychelles
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°41′S 55°26′E
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent bodies of waterIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Île aux Vaches Marines
Area0.047 km2 (0.018 sq mi)
Length0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Width0.25 km (0.155 mi)
Coastline0.9 km (0.56 mi)
Highest elevation54 m (177 ft)
Highest pointVache
Administration
GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupMahe Islands
DistrictsGrand'Anse Mahé
Demographics
Population0 (2014)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-13
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

Administration

The island belongs to Grand'Anse Mahé District.[2]

References

  1. Coutsoukis, Photius (2010). "Vache Island: Seychelles". geographic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. "District map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2008.


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