| Location | Indian Ocean |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 09°22′S 46°13′E |
| Archipelago | Seychelles |
| Waterbody | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands | Picard |
| Area | 9.287 km² |
| Length | 3.2 km |
| Width | 3.9 km |
| Highest mount | unnamed dune |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Group | Outer Islands |
| Country admin divisions title 1 | Sub-Group |
| Country admin divisions 1 | Aldabra Group |
| Country admin divisions title 2 | Sub-Group |
| Country admin divisions 2 | Aldabra Atoll |
| Country admin divisions title 3 | Districts |
| Country admin divisions 3 | Outer Islands District |
| Country largest city | La Gigi |
| Country largest city population | 12 |
| Population | 12 |
| Population as of | 2016 |
| Density | 1.29 km² |
| Ethnic groups | Creole, French, East Africans, Indians. |
| Time zone | SCT (UTC+4) |
| Website | www.seychelles.travel/en/discover/the-islands/outer-islands |
| ISO code | SC-26 |
| Qid | Q106498869 |
|---|---|
| Location | West Island Aldabra Seychelles |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower[1][2] |
Picard Island (also known as West Island), is part of the Seychelles. As the third largest island within the Aldabra Group, it is situated 1,150 kilometres southwest of the nation's capital, Victoria. The island spans an area of 9.29 km2.
Forming the northwestern edge of the Aldabra atoll, it is separated from Grand Terre (South Island) by the Passe Femme channel, which contains several small islands, and from Polymnieli Island in the west by Grand Passe. The atoll's sole habitation is the scientific base La Gigi, which now permanently stations 12 scientists.
See also
References
- ^ Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ^ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 28 September 2016