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    Curieuse Island

    Île Curieuse

    4°17′S 55°43′E

    Curieuse Island is a small granitic island 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km2) in the Seychelles close to the north coast of the island of Praslin. Curieuse is notable for its bare red earth intermingled with the unique coco de mer palms, one of the cultural icons of the Seychelles, only growing on the two neighboring islands.

    Remote view of Curieuse Island, Seychelles
    Remote view of Curieuse Island, Seychelles

    A.Savin / FAL

    Terrain

    4°17′S 55°43′E

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    Overview

    Curieuse Island is a small granitic island 1.13 sq mi (2.9 km2) in the Seychelles close to the north coast of the island of Praslin. Curieuse is notable for its bare red earth intermingled with the unique coco de mer palms, one of the cultural icons of the Seychelles, only growing on the two neighboring islands.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Granitic Seychelles

    Also in Inner Islands

    Also in Seychelles

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    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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