Aldabra Atoll
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Location
Atoll

Country
Seychelles

Year of Research
1982

Culture
  • Aldabra is a raised coral atoll in the Aldabra Group of islands in the Indian Ocean that form part of the Seychelles.

  • The island is more than 700 miles from Mahé and is closer to the coast of Africa and Madagascar.

  • Virtually untouched by humans, with distinctive island fauna, including the Aldabra Giant Tortoise, the island is designated a World Heritage Site.