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Chauve Souris, Praslin

Coordinates: 4°19′48″S 55°39′48″E / 4.33000°S 55.66333°E / -4.33000; 55.66333
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Chauve Souris Island
Nickname: Jeanette Island
Map
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°19′48″S 55°39′48″E / 4.33000°S 55.66333°E / -4.33000; 55.66333
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Administration
Demographics
DemonymCreole
Population2
Additional information
Time zone
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

Chauve Souris is an island in Seychelles, lying 400 m northeast of the island of Praslin. Another nearby island - Saint-Pierre Island is located immediately in the north. The island is a granite island covered with tropical forest. Fauna is limited to the likes of skinks, geckoes and limited birdlife that chiefly use the island as a roost.

The island is privately owned. Chauve Souris Island has a small resort: Club Vacanze Seychelles.[1][2] There is also a Chauve Souris island near the western coast of the island of Mahe.

Tourism

Today, the island's main industry is tourism.

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  • Island viewed from Anse Royal on Praslin
    Island viewed from Anse Royal on Praslin

References

  1. ^ Official site
  2. ^ Info 1
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