Dany Island
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°21′28″S 167°12′31″E / 15.3577°S 167.2086°E |
| Archipelago | Vanuatu |
| Area | approximately 36.500 to 37.000 m2 (~400.000 sq ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Sanma Province |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2015) |
| Ethnic groups | None |
Dany Island is a privately owned tropical island located in the Sanma Province of Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean. The island has been developed into a tourist resort.
Located about 1.5 km from Espiritu Santo,[1] Dany Island is part of a cluster that includes several small islands and islets, namely Araki, Elephant Island, Sakao, Lataroa, Lataro, Thion, Malohu, Malwepe, Malvapevu, Malparavu, Maltinerava, Oyster Island, Tangoa, and Bokissa.
Ecology
Dany Island has an ecosystem of tropical fish within its coral reefs.[2] The island is a nesting site for giant sea turtles. It hosts a diverse terrestrial ecosystem, including butterflies and hermit crabs.