Aurore Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 2 km from the capital Victoria.

Aurore Island

Aurore Island Location of Aurore Island in Seychelles
Geography
Location	Seychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates	4°36′S 55°27′E
Archipelago	Inner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent bodies of water	Indian Ocean
Total islands	1
Major islands	Aurore
Area	0.6 km2 (0.23 sq mi)
Length	1.3 km (0.81 mi)
Width	0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Coastline	3.5 km (2.17 mi)
Highest elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Administration
Seychelles
Group	Granitic Seychelles
Sub-Group	Mahe Islands
Sub-Group	Mahe Port Islands
Districts	Anse Etoile
Largest settlement	Aurore (pop. 100)
Demographics
Population	100 (2014)
Pop. density	1,754/km2 (4543/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Creole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone	SCT (UTC+4)
ISO code	SC-03
Official website	www.edenisland.sc

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. In 2013 work on the island has begun.[1][2] By 2020, the island should house a population of 2,000.[3][4] In 2016, the new golf course was being built.[5][6][7][8]

Administration

The island belongs to Anse Etoile District.[9]

Tourism

The island's plan is mostly residential.[10] There is a couple of hotels and a golf course.

Image gallery

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  Map 1
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  District Map

References

External links

• Media related to Aurore Island at Wikimedia Commons
• info
• Mahe Map 2015
• Info on the island

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