Gros Ilot Sesame

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• Inselgruppe: Aldabra Group, Aldabra Atoll

• Inseltyp: Ilot

• Fläche: 0,01 km²

• Entfernung zu Mahé: 1 km

• Anreise: Private

• Bewohnt: nein

• Geologie: granite

• Besonderheiten: Remote island with abundant nature and little infrastructure

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The significance here derives almost exclusively from the surrounding context. Small island dots appear primarily in maps and scientific overviews because they help to precisely locate lagoons, passages, and internal structures of an atoll.

Classification

It is a very small islet in the Aldabra Atoll. It lies within a lagoon system separated from the open sea by a ring-shaped coral reef. Water exchange between the ocean and the lagoon is regulated by a few natural channels.

Aldabra is one of the most ecologically important atolls in the Indian Ocean. Within the lagoon lie numerous small islands, sandbanks, and channels. These elements together form a complex yet clearly structured system that is particularly relevant for research and nature conservation.

The site is uninhabited. It is not in use. There is no infrastructure, no accommodation, and no tourist facilities. The entire area is under strict protection. Access is severely restricted and only possible with official authorization.

• Small island point in the Aldabra lagoon system
• Part of a strictly protected atoll
• Uninhabited
• No tourist use
• Access only with permission

For travelers, this place is not a destination. For understanding the Outer Islands, it is an important element in comprehending the internal structure of the Aldabra Atoll with its lagoon, reef, and island points.