Eden Island, Seychelles Explained

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.

History

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.

Geography

The island has many protected bays and beaches.

Administration

The island belongs to Roche Caiman District.[1]

Tourism

Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its big hotel, the Eden Bleu.[2] [3]

Transport

The island hosts a small port and a yacht marina.

Cuisine

Fish and other sorts of seafood are the main ingredients.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20081115125037/http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/downloads/pdf/electoral_districts.pdf District map
  2. Web site: Eden Bleu Hotel | So Seychelles. seychelles.org. 2016-04-03.
  3. Web site: Eden Bleu Hotel On Eden Island In The Seychelles. edenbleu.com. 2016-04-03.