Cocos Islands, Seychelles

Cocos Islands, also called Ile Aux Cocos, are a group of small islets in the Seychelles archipelago. They can be found 7 km north of La Digue and lies close to La Digue's other neighbours, Félicité Island and the Sisters Islands. It has been a marine park since 1996 and is a spectacular spot for snorkeling and diving and a popular venue for day excursions from both Praslin and La Digue. No accommodation is offered on this island.[1]

Cocos Islands
Nickname: Ile Aux Cocos
Cocos Islands is located in Seychelles
Cocos Islands
Cocos Islands
Location of Cocos Island in Seychelles
Geography
LocationSeychelles
Coordinates04°18′44″S 55°52′00″E
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands4
Major islands
  • Cocos Island
  • Ile La Fouche
  • Ile Platte
Area0.03 km2 (0.012 sq mi)
Length0.25 km (0.155 mi)
Width0.1 km (0.06 mi)
Coastline0.66 km (0.41 mi)
Administration
GroupInner Islands
Sub-GroupGranitic Seychelles
DistrictsLa Digue and Inner Islands
Demographics
Population0 (2014)
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-15
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

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