Petite Soeur
Island in Seychelles
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Petite Soeur Island, also called Small Sister, West Sister, is an island in the Seychelles archipelago, Located north of La Digue. It is part of Iles Soeurs with Grande Soeur. It is a granitic island covered with tropical forests. The island is privately owned.[2][3]
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LocationSeychelles
Coordinates04°17′13″S 55°52′13″E
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Nickname: Small Sister Island | |
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 Petite Soeur is to the west of Grande Soeur | |
  Location in Seychelles | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Seychelles |
| Coordinates | 04°17′13″S 55°52′13″E |
| Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.35 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Width | 0.45 km (0.28 mi) |
| Coastline | 3.05 km (1.895 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Highest point | Morne Soeur[1] |
| Administration | |
| Inner Islands | |
| Iles Soeurs | |
| La Digue and Inner Islands | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | SC-15 |
| Official website | www |
History
In 2005, the island was put up for sale, and was bought by hotel Château de Feuilles from Praslin Island. It is visited by their guests, especially for diving.[4]
Gallery
Beach on Grande Soeur, overlooking Petite Soeur.
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