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on Praslin Island.]] Praslin is the second largest island (38 km&2) of the Seychelles , lying 44 km north east of Mahé . Praslin has a population of around 6,500 people and is comprised of two administrative districts; Baie Sainte Anne and Grand' Anse (Praslin) . The main settlements are the Baie Ste Anne , Anse Volbert and Grand' Anse . It was named ''Isle de Palmes'' by explorer Lazare Picault in 1744 . During that time it was used as a hideaway by Pirates and Arab merchants. In 1768 it was renamed ''Praslin'' in honor of French diplomat César Gabriel De Choiseul , duc de Praslin. Praslin is known as a tourist destination with many beaches and hotels. It also has substantial tracts of tropical forests with birds such as the Seychelles Bulbul and its Endemic Black Parrot . The beautiful Valee De Mai Nature Preserve is known for the unique Coco De Mer and vanilla Orchids . It has been reported that General Charles George Gordon of Khartoum (1833-1885) was convinced that Vallee de Mai was the Biblical " Garden Of Eden ". Praslin is home to Praslin Island Airport , while surrounding islands include Curieuse Island , La Digue , Cousin Island , Cousine Island and Aride Island . There are also a few near offshore islets including Round Island (.193 km&2) and Chauve Souris (.007 km&2); both of which have hotel accommodations. ''GALLERY'' |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/Seychelles_Bulbul" class="copylinks">Seychelles Bulbul (''Hypsipetes crassirostris'') on Praslin |
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