Providence Atoll

Providence Atoll spans 55 kilometers from north to south with two main islands, Providence North and Cerf Island, surrounded by extensive sand flats.

The French frigate L'Heureuse crew named Providence Atoll in 1763 after finding refuge on its reefs following their shipwreck in the Indian Ocean.

Local fishing traditions center on the atoll's diverse marine species, including giant trevally, bumphead parrotfish, triggerfish, and Indo-Pacific permit.

The atoll features an operational airstrip constructed in 2020, enabling surveillance missions by the Seychelles People's Defence Forces and visitor access.

Less than 1,000 people have set foot on Providence Atoll during the past century, making it among the least frequented locations in the Indian Ocean.

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Part of: Seychelles

GPS coordinates: -9.36667,51.03333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:39