Major islands Aurore Width 0.6 km (0.37 mi) Area 60 ha | Total islands 1 Length 1.3 km (0.81 mi) Elevation 5 m | |
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Archipelago La Digue and Inner Islands | ||
Aurore Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 2 km from the capital Vicoria.
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History
The island was created artificially during 2000's. 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. by 2020, the island should house a population of 2,000 In 2016, the new golf course was being built
Administration
The island belongs to Anse Etoile District.
Tourism
The island's plan is mostly residential. There is a couple of hotels and a golf course.
References
Aurore Island, Seychelles Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA