Aurore Island, Seychelles

Aurore Island
Aurore Island
Location of Aurore Island in Seychelles
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°36′S 55°27′E / 4.600°S 55.450°E / -4.600; 55.450
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Aurore
Area0.6 km2 (0.23 sq mi)
Length1.3 km (0.81 mi)
Width0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Coastline3.5 km (2.17 mi)
Highest elevation5 m (16 ft)
Administration
GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupMahe Islands
Sub-GroupMahe Port Islands
DistrictsAnse Etoile
Largest settlementAurore (pop. 100)
Demographics
Population100 (2014)
Pop. density1,754/km2 (4543/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-03
Official websitewww.edenisland.sc

Aurore Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 2 km from the capital Victoria.

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