Long Island, Seychelles
Native name: Île Longue | |
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ISO code | SC-18 |
Official website | www |
Long Island is an island in Seychelles, lying in the northeast shores of Mahe.
Geography
Long Island is located in the midst of the
History
In 1825, a settlement was established on the island. A family of Seychelles purchased the islands of Long, Round and Moyenne. Their village had about 25 people and was located at the west point. In 1900 the village was abandoned and a quarantine station for
Administration
The island belongs to Mont Fleuri District.[2] Being an island with a small population, there are not any government buildings or services. For many services, people have to go to Victoria.
Tourism
Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its beaches. The island is also visited for its wide variety of underwater creatures like fish, sharks and rays.
Transport
The main means of transportation is bicycles.
Cuisine
Fish is the main ingredient.
Flora & Fauna
The reefs and lagoons of the island offer a large amount of flora and fauna. Green sea turtles live on the very edges of the coral reefs, and they sometimes venture closer to the island. There are butterfly fish, eagle rays, Murray eels and many other species of fish.
Image gallery
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Map 1
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District Map