Chauve Souris, Praslin
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, geckos and limited birdlife that chiefly use the island as a roost.
Nickname: Jeanette Island | |
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  Chauve Souris Island Location of Chauve Souris Island in Seychelles | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Seychelles, Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 4°18′36.7″S 55°44′44.7″E |
| Archipelago | Inner Islands, Seychelles |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
| Length | 0.15 km (0.093 mi) |
| Width | 0.05 km (0.031 mi) |
| Coastline | 0.35 km (0.217 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Group | Inner Islands |
| Sub-Group | Granitic Seychelles |
| Sub-Group | Praslin Islands |
| Districts | Baie Sainte Anne |
| Largest settlement | Chauve Souris (pop. 2) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 200/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | SC-07 |
| Official website | www |
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 Mahé.
Tourism
Today, the island's main industry is tourism.
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Island viewed from Anse Royal on Praslin
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