Anonyme Island

Anonyme Island is a small granitic island (0.1 km²) in the Seychelles, lying 700 m off the east coast of Mahé, near the runway of the Seychelles International Airport.

Anonyme Island
Anonyme Island is located in Seychelles
Anonyme Island
Anonyme Island
Location of Anonyme Island in Seychelles
Geography
LocationSeychelles, Indian Ocean
Coordinates4°39′S 55°31′E
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Anonyme
Area0.1 km2 (0.039 sq mi)
Length0.45 km (0.28 mi)
Width0.35 km (0.217 mi)
Coastline1.45 km (0.901 mi)
Highest elevation39 m (128 ft)
Highest pointAnonyme
Administration
GroupGranitic Seychelles
Sub-GroupMahe Islands
Sub-GroupAnonyme Islands
DistrictsPointe La Rue
Largest settlementAnonyme (pop. 2)
Demographics
Population2 (2014)
Pop. density20/km2 (50/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-20
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

History

The island was named after a 180-ton sailing ship of the same name, which carried supplies between Mauritius and Réunion in the 17th century. Amid numerous ghost stories and tales of fabulous buried treasure, Anonyme plays a colorful role in the folklore of the islands that belies its small size. Once owned by the St Jorre family who were among Seychelles' earliest settlers, Anonyme was destined to play an important role in the construction of the international airport on Mahé, becoming the chosen location for the storage of the explosives needed to accomplish the task.

Demography

The staff quarters are at the northern part of the island. Currently, the Warden and his wife are the only tenants.

Administration

The island belongs to Pointe La Rue District.[1] Being an island with a small population, there are not any government buildings or services. For many services, people have to go to Victoria.

Tourism

Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its beaches, especially Anse pimen vert, on the east coast where there is a small restaurant. Anonyme island is a privately owned resort with seven chalets [2] The owner is the daughter of former President of Seychelles France-Albert René.

This island attracts honeymooners, and the beaches on the island have white sands and crystal clear water.

Transport

The main means of transportation is bicycles.

Cuisine

Fish is the main ingredient.

Flora and fauna

Anonyme Island's plant life includes ironwood (bois noir) and banyan trees. Also several Aldabra giant tortoises make Anonyme their home. Plant life on Anonyme is plentiful upon its area of 10 hectares, and the island plays host to rare species of trees such as bois noir (iron wood) as well as a banyan tree reputed to be more than 100 years old. Anonyme boasts more than its fair share of bird life, and fruit bats are also to be found along with a number of giant land tortoises. The waters surrounding this tiny island are used for snorkeling and the isle has views of its neighboring inner islands.[3]

  • Map 1
    Map 1
  • District Map
    District Map
  • Ile Anonyme (2)
    Ile Anonyme (2)
  • Ile Anonyme (1)
    Ile Anonyme (1)

References
  1. District map
  2. Official Site
  3. Official Anonyme Island Guide
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