Aurore Island, Seychelles

Artificial island in Seychelles

SCT (UTC+4)

ISO codeSC-03Official websitewww.edenisland.sc

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

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 are a few hotels and a golf course.

Image gallery

Map 1
District Map

References

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^ Christian Lionnet (12 April 2011). "REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT" (PDF). seychellesinvest.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-03.