Adjacent bodies of water Indian Ocean Major islands Round Width 0.35 km (0.217 mi) Area 20 ha | Total islands 1 Length 0.62 km (0.385 mi) Elevation 75 m Adjacent body of water Indian Ocean | |
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Location Seychelles, Indian Ocean Archipelago La Digue and Inner Islands Group La Digue and Inner Islands | ||
Round is an island in Seychelles, lying 550 m southeast of the island of Praslin and 48 km north-east of the island of Mahe
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Map of Ile Ronde, Seychelles
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.
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.