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Assumption Island

Assumption, also written Assomption, is a Seychelles island in the southwestern outer archipelago near Aldabra.

Fast Facts

  • It lies far southwest of the capital on Mahé.
  • Aldabra’s proximity makes marine and terrestrial conservation an important regional issue.
  • India and Seychelles signed a facilities-development agreement in 2015.
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