Round is an island in Seychelles, lying less than a mile (550 m) southeast of the island of
Praslin
Praslin () is the second largest island (38.5 km2) of the Inner Seychelles, lying northeast of Mahé, Seychelles, Mahé. Praslin has a population of around 7,533 people and comprises two administrative districts: Baie Sainte Anne and Grand ...
tilted a little to the southeast of Praslin's easternmost Peninsula and 48 km north-east of the island of
Mahe
Geography
Round is a granite island, its length from north to south is 380 m and width from west to east is 620 m. The island is covered with dense tropical vegetation. it has a 75-metre high summit, symmetrical in shape and surrounded by crystal clear water.
Once on the island grew endemic
Lodoicea, but it was cut down for the cultivation of
Coconut palms
The coconut tree (''Cocos nucifera'') is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus ''Cocos''. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the f ...
and production of
Copra
Copra (from ; ; ; ) is the dried, white flesh of the coconut from which coconut oil is extracted. Traditionally, the coconuts are sun-dried, especially for export, before the oil, also known as copra oil, is pressed out. The oil extracted ...
.
The island is privately owned, and has a small luxury resort, and a private home of the owners family.
Hotel site
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There is also a Round Island near the island of Mahé.
Tourism
Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its beaches, especially Anse Chez Gabi.
One can go on a boat trip or a diving trip around the island.
Image gallery
File:Seychelles_Round_Island.JPG, image 1982
File:Seychelles large map.jpg, Map 1
References
Islands of Baie Sainte Anne
Private islands of Seychelles
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