Farquhar Atoll
The Farquhar Atoll is part of the Farquhar Group of islands in the Seychelles, part of the Outer Islands chain. It is located 770 kilometres (478 miles) southwest of Mahé Island and the capital, Victoria, 258 km (160 mi) north of Madagascar, and around 1,000 km (621 mi) from the East African mainland.
Farquhar Atoll Location of Farquhar Atoll in Seychelles | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 10°10′S 51°08′E |
| Archipelago | Seychelles |
| Adjacent to | Madagascar (north of) |
| Total islands | 11 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 8.357 km2 (3.227 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Administration | |
Seychelles | |
| Group | Outer Islands |
| Sub-Group | Farquhar Group |
| Districts | Outer Islands District |
| Largest settlement | Grande Poste (pop. 20) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 20 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
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| ISO code | SC-26 |
| Official website | www |
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