Round Island, Mahe
| Native name: Ile Rond Nickname: Enchanted Island | |
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  Location of Round Island in Seychelles | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 4°37′S 55°30′E / 4.617°S 55.500°ECoordinates: 4°37′S 55°30′E / 4.617°S 55.500°E |
| Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.027 km2 (0.010 sq mi) |
| Length | 0.3 km (0.19 mi) |
| Width | 0.15 km (0.093 mi) |
| Coastline | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Round |
| Administration | |
| Group | Granitic Seychelles |
| Sub-Group | Mahe Islands |
| Sub-Group | Ste. Anne Islands |
| Districts | Mont Fleuri |
Largest settlement |
Round Island (population 10) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Creole |
| Population | 10 (as of 2014) |
| Density | 370 /km2 (960 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| Official website |
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| ISO Code = SC-18 | |
Round Island is an island in Seychelles, lying in the northeast shores of Mahe.
History
In 1940, the island was chosen as the site of a leper colony for women. It was acting as a leper colony until 1950, when the patients where transported to Curieuse island. in 2000, the former hospital building was renovated and a restaurant Chez Gaby was opened, and operated until 2010. The buildings and islands were sold to JA Resorts & Hotels, and in 2012 they opened the Enchanted Island Resort.
Administration
The island belongs to Mont Fleuri District.[1] Being an island with a small population, there are not any government buildings or services. For many services, people have to go to Victoria.
Tourism
Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its beaches. The island is also visited for its wide variety of underwater creatures like fish, sharks and rays. The island has a luxury resort, from JA Resorts & Hotels,[2] consisting of 10 private chalets, and a luxury spa.
Transport
the main means of transportation is bicycles.
Cuisine
Fish is the main ingredient.
Flora & Fauna
The reefs and lagoons of the island offer a large amount of flora and fauna. Green sea turtles live on the very edges of the coral reefs, and they sometimes venture closer to the island. There are butterfly fish, eagle rays, murray eels and many other species of fish.
Image gallery
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Map 1
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District Map
External links
References
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