Grande Soeur Island, also called Big Sister, East Sister, is an island in the Seychelles archipelago, Located north of La Digue. It is part of Iles Soeurs with Petite Soeur. It is a granitic island covered with tropical forests. The island is privately owned.[2][3]

Grande Soeur Island
Nickname: Big Sister Island
Grande Soeur Island is located in Seychelles
Grande Soeur Island
Grande Soeur Island
Location of Grande Soeur Island in Seychelles
Geography
LocationSeychelles
Coordinates04°17′13″S 55°52′13″E / 4.28694°S 55.87028°E / -4.28694; 55.87028
ArchipelagoInner Islands, Seychelles
Adjacent toIndian Ocean
Total islands1
Major islands
  • Grande Soeur Island
Area0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi)
Length1.65 km (1.025 mi)
Width0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Coastline4.79 km (2.976 mi)
Highest elevation113 m (371 ft)
Highest pointMorne Soeur[1]
Administration
GroupInner Islands
Sub-GroupIles Soeurs
DistrictsLa Digue and Inner Islands
Largest settlementGrande Soeur (pop. 2)
Demographics
Population2 (2014)
Pop. density2.56/km2 (6.63/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsCreole, French, East Africans, Indians.
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeSC-15
Official websitewww.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/

History

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In the 20th century there was a small coconut plantation on the island. in 2005 the island, which was privately owned, was bought by hotel Château de Feuilles from Praslin Island. It is visited by their guests, especially for diving. recently the hotel have built a platform for helicopters, and several villas for overnight stay with a staff house.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ info2
  2. ^ "info1". Archived from the original on 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  3. ^ info3
  4. ^ info4