Astove Atoll
Astove Atoll is a large atoll, part of the Aldabra Group, lying in the Outer Islands of Seychelles, 1,041 km (647 mi) southwest of the capital, Victoria, on Mahé Island. Alphonse Fishing Company and Blue Safari Seychelles operate from the atoll, offering packages to sustainably fly-fish and dive the Astove Wall.
Astove Atoll Location of Astove Atoll in Seychelles | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 10°06′S 47°45′E |
| Type | Atoll |
| Archipelago | Seychelles |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 15 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 7.9 km2 (3.1 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Administration | |
Seychelles | |
| Group | Outer Islands |
| Sub-Group | Aldabra Group |
| Sub-Group | Astove Atoll |
| Districts | Outer Islands District |
| Largest city | Astove (pop. 2) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2 (2016) |
| Pop. density | 0.25/km2 (0.65/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Additional information | |
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| ISO code | SC-26 |
| Official website | www |
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