Vache Island, Seychelles

Island in Seychelles
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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.

Administration

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

  • Map 1
    Map 1
  • District Map
    District Map

References

  1. ^ Coutsoukis, Photius (2010). "Vache Island: Seychelles". geographic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  2. ^ "District map" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2008.
  • "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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