Aldabra Islands

Japanese: アルダブラ[諸島](英語表記)Aldabra Islands
Aldabra Islands
An island group in the Seychelles, located about 400 km northwest of the northern tip of Madagascar, on the east coast of Africa. It consists of four islands on an atoll surrounding a lagoon. It has an area of ​​about 155 km2. There are no permanent residents. All four islands are low and flat, with the highest point only about 30 m above sea level. It is believed that part of the former Gondwana continent is the basis of the islands. Rare plants and animals can be seen here, including large giant tortoises, and a research institute is located here. It is also used as a fishing base. [Editorial]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
アフリカ東岸,マダガスカル島北端より北西約400kmにあるセーシェル領の島群。礁湖を囲む環礁上の4島よりなる。面積約155km2。永住者はいない。4島とも低平で,最高点でも標高約30mにすぎない。かつてのゴンドワナ大陸の一部が諸島の基盤になっていると推定されている。大きなゾウガメをはじめ,珍しい動植物が見られ,研究所が置かれている。漁業基地にも利用される。【編集部】

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