Adjacent bodies of water Indian Ocean Major islands Perseverance Width 1.0 km (0.62 mi) Area 99 ha Adjacent body of water Indian Ocean | Total islands 1 Length 1.4 km (0.87 mi) Elevation 5 m Group Granitic Seychelles | |
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Location Seychelles, Indian Ocean Archipelago La Digue and Inner Islands | ||
Perseverance 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 10,000, more than 15% of the population of Seychelles
Administration
The island belongs to Anse Etoile District.
Tourism
The island's plan is mostly residential. There is a large Army Naval base at the south point.
References
Perseverance Island, Seychelles Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA