Eden Island, Seychelles
Artificial island in Seychelles
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Eden Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 3.5 km from the capital Victoria.
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°38′S 55°29′E
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
View of Eden Island | |
  Location within Seychelles | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 4°38′S 55°29′E |
| Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.35 km (0.839 mi) |
| Width | 0.6 km (0.37 mi) |
| Coastline | 5.5 km (3.42 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Group | Granitic Seychelles |
| Sub-Group | Mahe Islands |
| Sub-Group | Mahe Port Islands |
| Districts | Roche Caiman |
| Largest settlement | Eden (pop. 1000) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1000 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 1,754/km2 (4543/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | SC-25 |
| Official website | www |
History
Geography
The island has many protected bays and beaches.
Administration
The island belongs to Roche Caiman District.[1]
Tourism
Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its big hotel, the Eden Bleu.[2][3]
The island is featured as the home port of the yacht in the third season of the reality show Below Deck Down Under.
Transport
The island hosts a small port and a yacht marina.
Cuisine
Fish and other sorts of seafood are the main ingredients.
Image gallery
Map 1
District Map
Eden Island, Mahe, 2011
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