Eden Island | |
Map: | Seychelles |
Native Name Lang: | fr |
Nickname: | --> |
Location: | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
Coordinates: | -4.6333°N 84°W |
Archipelago: | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
Waterbody: | Indian Ocean |
Total Islands: | 1 |
Area Km2: | 0.57 |
Coastline Km: | 5.5 |
Length Km: | 1.35 |
Width Km: | 0.6 |
Elevation M: | 5 |
Country: | Seychelles |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Group |
Country Admin Divisions: | Granitic Seychelles |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Sub-Group |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Mahe Islands |
Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | Sub-Group |
Country Admin Divisions 2: | Mahe Port Islands |
Country Admin Divisions Title 3: | Districts |
Country Admin Divisions 3: | Roche Caiman |
Country Largest City: | Eden |
Country Largest City Population: | 1000 |
Population: | 1000 |
Population As Of: | 2014 |
Density Km2: | 1754 |
Ethnic Groups: | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
Timezone1: | SCT |
Utc Offset1: | +4 |
Iso Code Type: | ISO code |
Iso Code: | SC-25 |
Eden Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 3.5 km from the capital Victoria.
The island was created artificially during the 2000s. It belongs to the Mahe Port Islands, which are mostly artificial islands created by funds from Dubai when the Dubai dredger was placed in Seychelles.
The island has many protected bays and beaches.
The island belongs to Roche Caiman District.[1]
Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its big hotel, the Eden Bleu.[2] [3]
The island hosts a small port and a yacht marina.
Fish and other sorts of seafood are the main ingredients.