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]