Eve Island, Seychelles

Eve is an island in Seychelles, lying east of Praslin and west of Round Island, Seychelles. It has an area of 0.29 km2.

Eve Island
Eve Island is located in Seychelles
Eve Island
Eve Island
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°20′31″S 55°45′43″E / 04.342°S 55.762°E / -04.342; 55.762
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Eve
Area0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Length0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Width0.5 km (0.31 mi)
Coastline2.54 km (1.578 mi)
Highest elevation1 m (3 ft)
Administration
GroupInner Islands
Sub-GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupPraslin Islands
DistrictsBaie Sainte Anne
Largest settlementEve Construction camp (pop. 100)
Demographics
Population100 (2014)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-07
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

History

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The island was created by land reclamation.

Geography

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The island is located 100 meters to the east of Baie Sainte Anne.

Economics

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The island has commercial port facilities.[1] Raffles are building some exclusive villas on the island [2] A new sports complex will be opening in December 2016.[3][4]

Transport

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There is a 100 meters causeway to Praslin.

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References

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  1. ^ "President impressed with development on Praslin -Archive -Seychelles Nation".
  2. ^ Hotel
  3. ^ sport 1
  4. ^ sport 2