About the country
Land Regions : North Island - 12.5 kms long
& 1.5 km wide
South Island - 7 kms long & 4.5 km wide
Main Villages : Vingt Cinq Village (North Island)
Coordinates: 10°26' S, 56°40' E
Population : 300
Climate : Hot & humid climate
Wildlife :
Mangrove swamps cover both islands.
In contrast to the richness of marine life , few inland animal
inhabit the islands. Ibis is a unique bird that could be found there.
Official language : English
Spoken Language : Creole
Dominating Religion : Roman Catholic
HISTORY
The twin islands of Agalega may have been known to the Malays and to the Arabs.
They may also have been known to the Portugese, those tireless sailors who scoured
the Indian Ocean in the XVIth century. It may equally be true that, when in
1512 Don Pedro de Masceranhas visited the already known Archipelago of Mauritius
and Bourbon and called them by the collective name of the Mascarenes, he also
gave the names of Agalega and Ste. Marie (off the East coast of Madagascar)
in honour of two of his ships, "Le Galega" and "Santa Maria".
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May 13, 2001