Île aux Vaches Marines is one of many islands in the Seychelles, lying in the west shores of Mahe.[1] Île aux Vaches Marines is a granite rock, only slightly covered with vegetation. The island is a popular nesting site for sea-birds. The rocks "Les Trois Dames" are not far from it but are usually hidden by heavily breaking seas.

Vache Island

Nickname: Île aux Vaches Marines
Vache Island Location of Vache Island in Seychelles
Geography
Location	Seychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates	4°41′S 55°26′E
Archipelago	Inner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent bodies of water	Indian Ocean
Total islands	1
Major islands	Île aux Vaches Marines
Area	0.047 km2 (0.018 sq mi)
Length	0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Width	0.25 km (0.155 mi)
Coastline	0.9 km (0.56 mi)
Highest elevation	54 m (177 ft)
Highest point	Vache
Administration
Seychelles
Group	Granitic Seychelles
Sub-Group	Mahe Islands
Districts	Grand'Anse Mahé
Demographics
Population	0 (2014)
Pop. density	0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Additional information
Time zone	SCT (UTC+4)
ISO code	SC-13
Official website	www.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

Administration

The island belongs to Grand'Anse Mahé District.[2]

Image gallery

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  Map 1
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  District Map

References

External links

• "Info on the island". Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
• "A short video documenting the removal of rats from the island". youtube.com. 21 Mar 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2017.

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