Perseverance Island, Seychelles
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
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| Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
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| Length | 1.4 km (0.87 mi) |
| Width | 1.0 km (0.62 mi) |
| Coastline | 5.3 km (3.29 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Sovereign state | |
| Group | Granitic Seychelles |
| Sub-Group | Mahe Islands |
| Sub-Group | Mahe Port Islands |
| Districts | Anse Etoile |
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Largest settlement
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Perseverance
(population 100) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Creole |
| Population | 100 (as of 2014) |
| Density | 1,754 /km2 (4,543 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
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| Time zone | |
| Official website | www |
| ISO Code = SC-03 | |
Perseverance Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 2 km from the capital Vicoria.
History
The island was created artificially during 2000's. 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.[1] In 2013 work on the island has begun.[2][3] by 2020, the island should house 10,000, more than 15% of the population of Seychelles [4][5][6][7]
Administration
The island belongs to Anse Etoile District.[8]
Tourism
The island's plan is mostly residential.[9] There is a large Army Naval base at the south point.
Image gallery
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Map 1
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District Map
External links
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