Round is an island in Seychelles, lying less than a mile (550 m) southeast of the island of Praslin tilted a little to the southeast of Praslin's easternmost Peninsula and 48 km north-east of the island of Mahe[1][2]
Nickname: Île Ronde | |
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  Round Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 4°19′48″S 55°39′48″E / 4.33000°S 55.66333°E |
| Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
| Length | 0.62 km (0.385 mi) |
| Width | 0.35 km (0.217 mi) |
| Coastline | 1.9 km (1.18 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Group | Inner Islands |
| Sub-Group | Granitic Seychelles |
| Sub-Group | Praslin Islands |
| Districts | Baie Sainte Anne |
| Largest settlement | Round (pop. 10) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 10 (2014) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | SC-07 |
| Official website | www |
Geography
Round is a granite island, its length from north to south is 380 m and width from west to east is 620 m. The island is covered with dense tropical vegetation. it has a 75-metre high summit, symmetrical in shape and surrounded by crystal clear water.
Once on the island grew endemic Lodoicea , but it was cut down for the cultivation of Coconut palms and production of Copra. The island is privately owned, and has a small luxury resort, and a private home of the owners family.[3][4][5]
There is also a Round Island near the island of Mahé.
Tourism
Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its beaches, especially Anse Chez Gabi. One can go on a boat trip or a diving trip around the island.
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