Cocos Islands, Seychelles Explained

Cocos Islands
Map:Seychelles
Native Name Lang:fr
Sobriquet:Ile Aux Cocos
Location:Seychelles
Coordinates:-4.3122°N 55.8667°W
Archipelago:Inner Islands, Seychelles
Waterbody:Indian Ocean
Total Islands:4
Area Km2:0.03
Coastline Km:0.66
Length Km:0.25
Width Km:0.1
Country:Seychelles
Country Admin Divisions Title:Group
Country Admin Divisions:Inner Islands
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Sub-Group
Country Admin Divisions 1:Granitic Seychelles
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Districts
Country Admin Divisions 2:La Digue and Inner Islands
Population:0
Population As Of:2014
Density Km2:0
Ethnic Groups:Creole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Timezone1:SCT
Utc Offset1:+4
Iso Code Type:ISO code
Iso Code:SC-15

Cocos Islands, also called Ile Aux Cocos, are a group of small islets in the Seychelles archipelago.They can be found 7 km north of La Digue and lies close to La Digue's other neighbours, Félicité Island and the Sisters Islands. It has been a marine park since 1996 and is a spectacular spot for snorkeling and diving and a popular venue for day excursions from both Praslin and La Digue. No accommodation is offered on this island.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/inner-islands/28-discover/the-islands/2920-ile-cocos info